The Anonymous Widower

Newport And Abergavenny Stations – 14th June 2025

Today, I took a train up the Welsh Marshes Line fromNewport to Abergavenny station.

I took these pictures.

Note.

1. Pictures 7 and 8 have a glimpse of the Newport Transporter Bridge in the background.
2. All stations are step-free.
3. All stations have two platforms.
4. All stations have ticket machines.
5. I saw a heavy freight train coming down to Newport.

I took these pictures coming down the Welsh Marshes Line from Abergavenny to Newport station.

Pictures 25-28 show the Maindee Junction that allows trains to by-pass Newport station.

I have a couple of general points.

The Track Between Hereford And Maindee Junction Allows A Good Speed

Much of the track has a maximum speed of over 75 mph, with a short section up to 90 mph.

As the maximum speed of Lumo’s Class 803 trains is 125 mph and Trains for Wales’s Class 197 trains are 100 mph trains, I would expect that some speed improvement might be possible.

The track also appeared to give a good ride.

The Stations Were All In Good Condition

In addition, Newport station was being refurbished.

June 14, 2025 - Posted by AnonW | Transport/Travel | Abergavenny Station, Cwmbran Station, Lumo, Lumo Paddington And Hereford, Maindee Chord, Newport (South Wales) Station, Pontypool & New Inn Station, Welsh Marches Line