Cardiff Station Reopens Following Major Upgrade to Boost Safety and Capacity

Transport for Wales (TfW) has reopened Ty Glas railway station after completing a significant programme of improvements designed to enhance safety, accessibility and overall operational performance.

The station’s level crossing resumed operation in October 2025 following essential safety upgrades, with additional works continuing alongside. These included extending the platform by 16 metres, installing a new crossing surface, and improving the pedestrian route between the station and the crossing.

Ty Glas officially welcomed passengers again on 4 April, serving the Coryton line.

The completed upgrades now enable TfW’s new Class 756 tri-mode trains to call at the station for the first time. Passengers also benefit from improved accessibility, including level boarding.

The new train fleet is part of an £800 million investment by the Welsh Government and has been running on the line since last year. With reliability exceeding 90% over a six-month period, the trains play a central role in the wider South Wales Metro project, with Ty Glas now fully incorporated into the upgraded network.

Dan Tipper, Chief Infrastructure Officer at TfW, said: “The reopening of Ty Glas station marks both the completion of a major phase of work and the start of a safer, more modern travel experience for our customers.

“These improvements were vital to accommodate our quieter, faster-accelerating electric trains and to enhance safety for the many people using the level crossing each day.

“We’re grateful to communities along the Coryton line for their patience and understanding during the closure.”