Coryton Line
The Coryton Line is a commuter railway line in Cardiff from the city centre to Heath, Birchgrove, Rhiwbina, Whitchurch and Coryton. It was originally opened as part of the main line of the Cardiff Railway.
| Coryton Line | |
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The terminus of the Coryton Line at Coryton railway station | |
| Overview | |
| Owner | Transport for Wales |
| Locale | Cardiff |
| Termini | |
| Stations | 8 |
| Service | |
| Type | Heavy Rail |
| System | National Rail |
| Operator(s) | Transport for Wales Rail |
| Rolling stock | |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 5 miles 37 chains (8.8 km) |
| Number of tracks | Single track covering 6 stations |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
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The line is operated by Transport for Wales as part of the Valley Lines network. TfW replaced the previous franchise, Arriva Trains Wales in October 2018. Rolling stock seen operating the line are normally class 153s, class 150s or even 158s.
Services normally continue to Radyr via the City Line and then back towards Coryton.
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