Vision for the Valleys: A Narrow Gauge Link Through the Abernant Tunnel
Connecting Rhydycar West to Zip World & BikePark Wales – One Track at a Time If we’re going to Make Merthyr Great Again , we need to think not just big, but smart. In my last post, I shared my excitement about the proposed Rhydycar West development – a game-changer for Merthyr and all of Wales. But big attractions on their own aren’t enough. We need to think about how people get there , and how we connect all the amazing things we already have. That’s why I want to put forward an idea that I believe could be transformative – and totally achievable with vision and backing. The Idea: A Narrow Gauge Rail Link Through the Merthyr–Abernant Tunnel The Merthyr to Abernant tunnel – once a vital lifeline of industry – has been sitting in darkness for decades. But it doesn’t have to stay that way. I’m proposing a narrow gauge railway that would run through the tunnel, creating a direct and scenic link between Rhydycar West in Merthyr Tydfil and Hirwaun – where it could connect with ...