Preparations are being made by Transport for Wales to electrify the Coryton and Lower Rhymney lines as work on the South Wales Metro continues.

116km of track is already ‘live’, and with this addition, this will bring the total up to 155km

With the lines electrified, tri-mode trains can run on the Coryton and Caerphilly – Penarth routes from Spring 2025.

Transport for Wales has urged the public to be aware of the safety risks surrounding the railway.

TfW has also reminded people that no rail services will run on the Coryton, Rhymney and Cardiff Bay lines between the 31st January and 2nd February 2025 to allow for testing of the overhead line equipment.

Several bridges, level crossings and road bridges will also be closed on the 1st and 2nd February to keep the public safe.

The full list of closures and diversions can be found on the TfW website.