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, that enables 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 to allow 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 and is ranked as the 8th highest-risk pedestrian crossing in Wales. The sighting at the crossing is limited as the railway significantly curves, meaning that 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?
The majority of our work will be completed over the Christmas period when trains aren’t running.
Here are the dates and times when we will be working continuously to lift the north ramps, main span and staircase in place. The south ramps will be installed in mid-January 2025 with the bridleway bridge opening in February 2025.
Please note this work might be noisy and we’re sorry for any disturbance caused.
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Date of work
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Time of work
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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 |
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Tuesday 24 to Friday 27 December (Working continuously around the clock) |
11:00pm – 05:00am |
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 up to Sunday 15 December.
However, no bus replacement services will be running from 25 to 27 December.
Get in touch
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our 24-hour national helpline 03457 11 41 41 or contact us.