Transport for Wales has reopened Ty Glas railway station following the completion of a substantial upgrade programme aimed at improving safety, accessibility and operational capacity.

The station’s level crossing had already returned to use in October 2025 after critical safety works, while further enhancements continued in parallel.

These included a 16-metre platform extension, installation of a renewed crossing surface, and the creation of a safer pedestrian link between the station and crossing.

The station reopened to passengers on 4 April, serving services on the Coryton line.

The upgrades allow Transport for Wales to introduce its new Class 756 tri-mode trains to the station for the first time. Accessibility has also been improved through the introduction of level boarding.

The fleet forms part of a £800 million investment by the Welsh Government and has been operating on the line since last year. 

With reliability averaging above 90% over six months, the trains are a key component of the wider South Wales Metro transformation, with Ty Glas now fully integrated into the modernised network.

“Reopening Ty Glas station marks the end of a major programme of work and the beginning of a safer, more modern travel experience for our customers. 

“These upgrades were essential to support our quieter, faster accelerating electric trains and to ensure the safety of the many people who use the level crossing each day.”

“We’d like to thank the communities along the Coryton line for their patience and understanding throughout the closure”.   

Dan Tipper, Chief Infrastructure Officer at TfW.