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Rhymney Valley Line re-opened between Bargoed and Rhymney after landslide

News | Richard Gurner | Published: 15:29, Friday November 19th, 2010.
Last updated: 15:29, Friday November 19th, 2010

Trains between Bargoed and Rhymney have resumed after a landslide caused by heavy rain closed the line.

Storm rain on Wednesday night overwhelmed a culvert and caused a 5m-wide hole in a banking near Station Row, Tirphil. The landslide brought down power cables, exposed a gas main and closed the line

The railway line at Tirphil, which was expected to re-open on Monday, has now been given the all-clear by railway engineers. Service was resumed at 2pm today. Rail commuters will have to contend with a 5mph speed restriction in the area.

Arriva Trains Wales said the speed restriction will cause delays.

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