Llanharan footbridge
Closing a level crossing to create a safer railway in Wales.
We’ve been working near Llanharan to prepare for a ramped footbridge. This will allow for the permanent closure of Trenos level crossing, and provides a safe and reliable crossing for everyone. We want to thank you for your patience while we continue this work.
A temporary footbridge was constructed and opened in June 2024. This allowed a safe way for users to cross the railway tracks onto Brynna Woods in time for summer. We’ll soon be back to prepare to install a new bridleway bridge, to be opened in early 2025.
Trenos is a public footpath crossing for pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders. It’s ranked as the 8th highest-risk pedestrian crossing in Wales. The sighting at the crossing is limited, as the railway significantly curves. This means people currently rely on hearing the train horn when approaching.
This bridleway footbridge at Llanharan will be the first of its kind in Wales.
When are you working in the area?
We’ve started to set up site and will now be moving materials over the railway line between Saturday 19 October and Sunday 23 November 2024. This will include a Saturday night shift each weekend.
Here are the dates and times of our work where we will be working continuously to start installing the trestles (frames) of the bridge. Please note this work will be noisy and we are sorry for any disturbance caused.
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Date of work
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Time of work
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Sunday 24 to Monday 25 November (Working continuously around the clock) |
0:10 am – 4:50 am |
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Sunday 1 to Monday 2 December (Working continuously around the clock) |
0:10 am – 4:50 am |
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Sunday 8 to Monday 9 December (Working continuously around the clock) |
0:10 am – 4:50 am |
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Sunday 15 December |
0:05 am – 11:55 am |
Further information will be shared closer to the time for the work being done over Christmas and early 2025.
Is there any impact on trains?
Buses will replace trains between Bridgend and Cardiff Central via Pontyclun stopping at all railway stations on the dates and times listed above.
Get in touch
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our 24-hour national helpline 03457 11 41 41 or contact us.