RAMBLERS WARNED OF INCREASED TRAFFIC

Tuesday 12 Jul 2005

RAMBLERS WARNED OF INCREASED TRAFFIC

Region & Route:: | Wales & Western: Wales & Borders; | Wales & Western: Western; | Wales & Western

Following the recent opening of the Vale of Glamorgan line to passenger services, walkers and ramblers visiting the area are being warned to be vigilant when crossing the railway. Direct train services now run on the Vale of Glamorgan Line between Cardiff and Bridgend, opening up the area to the rail network for the first time since the line was closed to passenger trains in 1964. Now, on a typical weekday, 36 passenger trains travel along the line, as well as the usual freight traffic, which is a substantial increase in train traffic. Mark Langman, Network Rail’s General Manager for the area, said: “We don’t want to discourage people from visiting the area, but would like to remind them that when crossing the railway, they should always use designated crossings and obey the signage. All crossings are safe if used correctly.” There is a total of ten public footpath crossings along the Vale of Glamorgan.

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