Rhondda line
The Rhondda line, also known as the Treherbert line, is a commuter railway line in South Wales from Cardiff to Treherbert. The line follows the Merthyr line as far as Pontypridd, where it then diverges to continue along the Rhondda Valley.
| Rhondda line | |
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A pair of Arriva Trains Wales Class 142s at Treforest, with a Class 150 on the opposite line in the background. | |
| Overview | |
| Owner | Transport for Wales |
| Locale | Cardiff Rhondda Cynon Taff |
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| Service | |
| Type | Heavy Rail |
| System | National Rail |
| Operator(s) | Transport for Wales Rail |
| Rolling stock | Class 150 DMUs |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 23 miles 22 chains (37.5 km) |
| Number of tracks | Single track – Treherbert to Porth with a passing loop at Ystrad Double track – Porth to Cardiff |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
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