Welsh rail upgrade on track with steel

Part of Transport for Wales’s electrification of the Core Valley Lines, Adey Steel has completed the delivery of overhead line equipment (OLE) to main contractor Amey.

Andrew Adey, Managing Director of Adey Steel, said: “The milestone reflects months of meticulous engineering, fabrication, and logistical coordination, executed to the highest standards by the company’s dedicated team.

“We are proud to have played a key role in this important rail project, and look forward to continuing our partnership with rail industry leaders, bringing our expertise and precision engineering to deliver tangible value.”

Overall, the scheme involves electrifying approximately 170km of railway track, on lines that serve Aberdare, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhymney and Treherbert.

Once complete, the upgraded Core Valley Lines will become part of the South Wales Metro network.