The Anonymous Widower

Treforest Estate Station – 28th November 2023

On Tuesday, I went to South Wales to look at the progress of the South Wales Metro.

I took these pictures at Treforest Estate station.

Note.

1. The station has a narrow island platform.
2. Aberdare, Merthyr Tydfil and Treherbert trains go through here. but on Tuesday not all were stopping.
3. It was rather cold and draughty.
4. The electrification looks to be of high quality.

This OpenRalwayMap shows the tracks through the station.

Note.

1. Electrified lines are shown in red.
2. Unelectrified lines are shown in black.
3. Pontypridd, where the tracks are not electrified is at the top of the map.
4. The strange squiggle in the South-East corner of the map is Taff’s Well Depot.
5. The blue arrow indicates the position of Treforest Estate station.

This OpenRalwayMap shows the station at a larger scale.

Note.

1. Electrified lines are shown in red.
2. Unelectrified lines are shown in black.

I wonder if the drivers will raise and lower the pantograph in Treforest Estate station. Or will this be automatic?

November 30, 2023 - Posted by AnonW | Transport/Travel | Class 150 Train, Class 398 Tram-Train, Partial Electrification, South Wales Metro, Taff's Well Depot, Treforest Estate Station