First train to arrive at new station in Ebbw Vale

Ebbw Vale Town Station is being reopened on Sunday

The first train is pulling into the newly reopened Ebbw Vale town train station on Sunday.

The station, which will serve the town centre, is part of an £11.5m project funded by the Welsh government.

Delivered by Network Rail, it features a new station building, 150m platform to fit up to six carriages, a car park, a waiting shelter and bicycle storage.

The 07:38 BST Cardiff Central to Ebbw Vale Town was the first train to arrive at 08:41 BST.

The station is located on the Ebbw Vale to Cardiff line and will be served by the existing hourly service.

Transport Minister Edwina Hart said: "The Ebbw Vale railway line is very popular, with some 300,000 journeys annually.

"Together with our investment in the track, the new Ebbw Vale Town station will improve access to jobs and services for more people along this busy route."