A major Cardiff railway line is set to shut down for two weeks due to essential engineering works. The Coryton line in Cardiff will cease operations from Monday, October 7, until Sunday, October 20. During this period, services to Coryton, Rhiwbina, Birchgrove, Ty Glas, and Heath Low Level will be halted. The closure is necessary for Transport for Wales to conduct electrification work, allowing infrastructure teams to work during the day instead of at night to lessen the impact on local residents.
To accommodate passengers affected by the closure, Cardiff Bus will accept tickets between the city centre and Coryton. Further closures are scheduled at the end of October and into early November 2024. The electrification of the line is aimed at facilitating the introduction of new trains on the Coryton line starting in spring 2025. Penarth services will also be impacted as Coryton services usually continue on to Penarth.
From Wednesday, October 9, to Sunday, October 20, Penarth services will run at reduced intervals with two services per hour traveling between Penarth, Cardiff, and Caerphilly. A rail replacement service will operate during morning and afternoon peak times on specific dates. Additionally, the Coryton to Penarth services will be suspended, and there will be no trains running between Cardiff and Penarth from Monday, October 7, to Tuesday, October 8.
Passengers are advised to check the official Transport for Wales website for a full schedule of closures on the Coryton line and to stay updated on any developments before travelling. The upcoming work is part of the preparations for the electrification of the line to improve rail services in the region.
For the latest news on Cardiff and transportation updates, interested individuals can sign up for the CardiffOnline newsletter. The impact of the closure will be significant for commuters and residents in the affected areas, and alternative transportation arrangements are recommended during this period of disruption.