Coaches could use new Porth station on request

Transport for Wales (TfW) has confirmed to B&CB that coach operators can apply to use the newly opened Porth Bus Interchange. Operators can contact TfW directly to inquire about the possibility of accommodating their coach on the desired date and time, along with the associated fees.

The new Interchange opened yesterday (30 January 2025) in the Glamorgan town, with Stagecoach due to start operating services from the facility on 2 February.

The site had originally been planned for completion in spring 2023. Its opening had been delayed due to delays in the handover process to TfW, according to press reports.

TfW has worked closely with Rhondda Cynon Taf Council, who secured the multi-million-pound funding for the project through the UK government’s Levelling Up fund and the European Regional Development Fund. The Council was instrumental in building the interchange, which involved demolishing several buildings, selecting a main contractor, and facilitating the construction phase of the modern transport hub.

The interchange features seven bus bays, improved cycling facilities and a new ticket office for purchasing rail tickets. It also features toilet facilities, a new taxi rank and customer information screens that display live departure times for rail and bus services.

In addition to the opening of the bus interchange, TfW and Stagecoach are expected to shortly launch a new integrated rail and bus ticket for communities in the Rhondda Fach.

“The hub will bring bus and rail services together, making it more convenient for commuters who need to catch the train for one part of their journey and the bus for another” – Cllr Andrew Morgan OBE, Leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf Council

Cllr Andrew Morgan OBE, Leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf Council, said: “The modern bus interchange is a central project of our Porth Regeneration Strategy and will be a regionally-important facility – taking advantage of the town’s location as a gateway to both Rhondda valleys, and more frequent services via the Metro.

“The hub will bring bus and rail services together, making it more convenient for commuters who need to catch the train for one part of their journey and the bus for another. It will aim to tackle several barriers such as walking between sites, having to buy more than one ticket, and waiting between services.

“We acknowledge there has been a prolonged delay in getting the facility ready to open, and that it has been much awaited by residents. However, I’m pleased these brand-new facilities will soon be available, with the opening arrangements now agreed.”

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