FIRST TRAINS over the NEW LOUGHOR BRIDGE and through GOWERTON - 08/04/2013

The magical day has arrived, the re-doubled line between Dyffryn and Cockett has been completed and Passenger trains run over it once more.
I was up at 05.30 this morning as I wanted to capture the first trains to run over the new Bridge at Loughor. I managed to capture classes 175, 150,158 133 and a HST, and as some speed Westwards you can see the dust being disturbed as the train runs along the brand new track.
I then moved on to the re-built intermediate station at Gowerton, which has been completely off limits for the last few weeks, and whilst there is still some work to be done, it was a real treat to see both platforms back in use after closure of the up platform 27 years ago. We also see the first view of two trains crossing at Gowerton, something that hasn't been witnessed since 1986.
We then move West to where the single line joined into double track at Duffryn, where a Westbound 175 unit from Manchester passes by.
Finally we hear from Emyr Phillips a local character, and much loved owner of the Ticket Shop at Pembrey & Burry Port Railway Station for many years before retirement who was delighted to be the first passenger to travel over the New Bridge at Loughor in a HST.