Port Talbot train station

• The initial portion of this new connection ended up being lowered into spot last night

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It had been decreased throughout the paths by among the biggest cranes in the UK during Saturday night.

The connection will house a unique admission office, waiting location, information things and measures and lifts to all platforms.

The bridge could also be helpful join communities collectively by giving better step-free accessibility the general public across Port Talbot.

Even more work is expected after that week-end.

Services at Port Talbot Parkway place will face disruption, with replacement coach services working.

Gareth Woodruff, senior commercial system sponsor for Network Rail Wales, stated: "Revitalising Port Talbot Parkway provides neighborhood a section they may be proud of and in addition will act as a catalyst for additional regeneration in your community, helping to improve the economic climate locally in the long term.

"Our company is setting up a unique connection that'll provide an available course for everybody from the section entry through to your platforms.

"let me thank guests and local residents due to their patience while we carry out this improvement work, which will create lasting improvements for passengers."

Some services within section have already been enhanced, including an updated waiting space and brand-new toilets with infant switching facilities and disabled access.

A fresh information hub offers individuals easy access to a separate customer information company in which staff can provide assistance. There will additionally be a 111-space car parking with a park and drive for commuters and much better services for cyclists, bus passengers and taxis.

It's being funded by the European Regional developing Fund, the Welsh Government, Department for Transport, system Rail, Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council and Arriva Trains Wales.