Emergency services are at the scene at Penrhiwceiber train station (Image: South Wales Echo). A person has been hit by a train on a valleys line, leading to the closure of all lines between Penrhiwceiber and Aberdare as emergency services carry out their work. Trains scheduled to run between Pontypridd and Aberdare will be cancelled or revised until approximately 6.45pm. A National Rail spokesperson confirmed the incident, stating, “A person has been hit by a train between Penrhiwceiber and Aberdare. Whilst the emergency services carry out their work, all lines are closed.”
Passengers are advised that trains running between Pontypridd and Aberdare will be cancelled or revised until around 6.45pm. Those impacted by the event are encouraged to reach out for support, with the Samaritans offering a confidential chat on 116 123. For the most recent Welsh news, sign up for our newsletter. Stay tuned for live updates below.
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