Place Troed-y-rhiw Station code TRD DfT category F2 Number of platforms 1 | Grid reference SO070023 Managed by Arriva Trains Wales 2011/12 31,564 | |
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Address Troedyrhiw, Merthyr Tydfil CF48 4JU, United Kingdom Similar Pentre‑bach railway station, Merthyr Vale railway st, Fernhill railway station, Penrhiwceiber railway station, Cwmbach railway station | ||
Troed-y-rhiw railway station is a railway station serving the village of Troed-y-rhiw in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. It is located on the Merthyr branch of the Merthyr Line. Passenger services are provided by Arriva Trains Wales.
The station was first opened by the Taff Vale Railway in late 1841 though it did not appear in Bradshaw's timetables until 1844. It was named Troedyrhiew from 1846/47 until 1 July 1924 when it became Troedyrhiw. The hyphens were added on 12 May 1980.
Services
The station has a basic half-hourly service in each direction (Mon-Sat), northbound to Merthyr Tydfil and southbound to Pontypridd, Radyr, Cardiff Central and Barry. Trains then continue alternately to Barry Island and Bridgend via the Vale of Glamorgan Line. On Sunday, there is a two-hourly service each way to Merthyr & Bridgend.