Standing on Garth Street in Taff's Well on a sunny Thursday afternoon, you can hear the calming sound of birds singing and the friendly chatter of neighbours. Located adjacent to the valley railway line and just a five-minute walk from the village station, you might hear the rumble of a passing train every so often, but it doesn't take away from the peaceful atmosphere.
And besides, many people living along the terraced street have done so for decades - they say they no longer notice it. But come 8pm most evenings and they will tell you a very different story.
That's because they are living metres away from the biggest rail infrastructure upgrade in decades: the South Wales Metro. Warbling, screeching, banging, crashing and swearing are just some of the noises described by residents who are kept awake until as late as 3.30am some nights.
