Merthyr to Aberdare line

GPTKB entity

Statements (46)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf railway line
gptkbp:accessibility wheelchair accessible
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:South_Wales_coalfield
gptkbp:communityEvents hosts local events
gptkbp:communityImpact supports local economy
gptkbp:connects gptkb:Merthyr_Tydfil
Aberdare
gptkbp:culturalSignificance important for local heritage
gptkbp:electrification not electrified
gptkbp:environmentalImpact minimal
gptkbp:frequency hourly
gptkbp:future_plans potential service enhancements
gptkbp:futurePlans potential electrification
gptkbp:historicalSignificance important for coal transport
gptkbp:historicalSite originally opened with 5 stations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Merthyr to Aberdare line
gptkbp:isUpdatedBy 2008
gptkbp:length 8 miles
gptkbp:localAttraction gptkb:Brecon_Beacons_National_Park
gptkbp:location gptkb:Wales
gptkbp:maintenance regular inspections
gptkbp:numberOfStations 5
gptkbp:opened 1864
gptkbp:operatedBy gptkb:Transport_for_Wales
gptkbp:operates_in gptkb:British_Railways
gptkbp:operationalStatus 1864
gptkbp:originalNetwork Welsh rail network
gptkbp:partnerships collaborates with local councils
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:South_Wales_Main_Line
gptkbp:passengerCapacity increasing
available at stations
gptkbp:railwayLine gptkb:Great_Western_Railway
part of industrial revolution
gptkbp:route 8 miles
gptkbp:safetyFeatures generally safe
gptkbp:scenicViews yes
gptkbp:serves gptkb:Aberdare_station
Cwmbach
Rhydycar
gptkbp:services ongoing upgrades planned.
gptkbp:serviceType commuter service
gptkbp:status in operation
gptkbp:ticketingSystem integrated with local transport
gptkbp:track standard gauge
gptkbp:trainTypes passenger service
gptkbp:type heavy rail