This article needs to be updated. The reason given is: It needs more explanation of the South Wales Metro and corresponding changes to the line.(April 2022) |
Merthyr Line | |
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Overview | |
Owner | Transport for Wales[1] |
Locale | Cardiff Rhondda Cynon Taff |
Termini | |
Service | |
Type | Heavy rail |
System | National Rail |
Operator(s) | Transport for Wales Rail |
Rolling stock | Class 150 DMUs |
Technical | |
Line length | |
Number of tracks | Double track Cardiff to Abercynon, single track with passing loops on the Aberdare and Merthyr Tydfil branches |
Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
The Merthyr line is a commuter railway line in South Wales; it connects Cardiff Central with Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare. The line is part of the Cardiff urban rail network, known as the Valley Lines.