Platform 2, Risca and Pontymister railway station
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Platform 2, Risca and Pontymister railway station
Image: © Jaggery Taken: 11 Mar 2010
Looking west along platform 2. The next station in this direction is Crosskeys ; in the opposite direction, Rogerstone. The site was originally railway sidings. The station has two platforms and a park and ride car park. The main access to the station is from Maryland Road, with pedestrian access also from Mill Street. The station opened in February 2008 when services between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Parkway began. An hourly service to Newport is planned.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.605541
Longitude
-3.093039