Every Platform Episode 119 | South Wales 6

Welcome to the latest episode of Every Platform! In today's video I am back in South Wales, visiting the Merthyr and Aberdare Branch Lines in the Welsh Valleys. Services are seen by Transport for Wales with bus services by Stagecoach South Wales.
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[@post_human_luden]

Awesome video. For context on the Fernhill construction site there used to be a foot crossing for the track to get to the fields/hospital/school on the other side which was blocked off using the high fencing in early 2023. TfW then spent around 18 months on works in the area including doubling the track to allow for a passing loop and cutting down the greenery to complete the electrification works. Now they are building a bridge where the crossing used to be and the blocks of concrete are where I the supports are probably going to be and the lift is probably scheduled to take place during a planned closure from the 28th September to 6th October to complete the "last" works required according to TfW. They had to close this crossing due to the fact that large groups use it twice a day to get to and from school and it's closeness to the housing estate as well as the doubling in frequency of the trains meaning there would be 8 going across the crossing each hour accounting for both directions so the gaps between would be around 7m 30s so too busy for it to be left as a foot crossing. On an unrelated note I feel the need to correct your (close) pronunciation of cynon and afon, cynon is pronounced as cunon/cunun (either is correct) and afon is pronounced as ah-von since the letter f in welsh produces the same sound a v in english and y produces the same sound as u. also yes your pronunciation of penrhiwceiber is correct

[@KTVTransport]

Thanks for the information and also for the feedback about my pronunciations!

[@lovefive5733]

An amazing video, with some very scenic views. Thank you for uploading this video 😊😊😊

[@KTVTransport]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed :) (A)

[@PurplesTrainsUK]

Awesome video as always KTV, Wales always has some good things in store!

[@KTVTransport]

Glad you enjoyed mate!

[@huwclements3862]

The Class 231's was on the Merthyr/Aberdare line between 3 and 10 August due to Eistedffod at Pontypridd. Although the Class 231's are on the Rhymney line but in the future they will be moved to the Ebbw Vale line

[@KTVTransport]

That makes sense now!

[@philipsalmon2192]

Now I’ve seen even more of the Welsh valleys😊😊

[@KTVTransport]

Indeed!

[@madelinebrassinne-bow5506]

You forgot Merther Vale

[@KTVTransport]

No I didn't. Please watch at 7:35 onwards.