The passenger train service Cardiff and Ebbw Valley resumed today after being in exile for over 46 years. The last time a passenger train ran on this rail link was in 1962. Presently, only freight trains run on these tracks.

18 miles of track has been re-laid and upgraded to ensure that passenger trains between the two cities ran freely and safely. An estimated £30m has been spent on tracks.

Trains run hourly from each city starting from 6.30 GMT in the morning till 10.40 GMT in the evening, Monday through Saturday. On Sundays, there will be seven services in each direction.

Trains will stop at Newbridge, Risca, Pontymister, and Rogerstone while it runs between Ebbw Vale and Cardiff. Construction of train stations at Llanhilleth and Cross Keys are in progress.

This train link is expected to boost several sectors like tourism and jobs in the Wales area.

The re-opening of this train service was originally scheduled in December before it got delayed by two months.