Electrification work on the Coryton line
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Electrification work on the Coryton line
Image: © Gareth James Taken: 18 Jul 2024
The catenary wire has recently been installed around Birchgrove and Ty Glas stations, bringing the registration arms across the track for the first time. This is the view east from Caerphilly Road bridge; note the sig-zag of the wire, installed that way to even out wear on pantograph heads.
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