Platform 3 at Bridgend

[ValleyLines142]

Hi guys,

Does anybody know where platform 3 at Bridgend stands? I have passed through the station a few times and have only ever seen platform 1, 1A and 2?

 

[Flamingo]

1a is the VoG platform, 1 is the Down platform, 2 is the UP platform, 3 is the bay platform on the UP side, used if disruption for Maesteg services to turm them around there. Vary rarely used, and currently difficult to access due to the building work putting in the new lifts.

http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/sjp/BGN/plan.html

 

[WatcherZero]

Well looking from sattelite you have the two through platforms, a long north facing bay and a very short south facing bay.

 

[MidnightFlyer]

Hi guys,

Does anybody know where platform 3 at Bridgend stands? I have passed through the station a few times and have only ever seen platform 1A, 2 and 3?

What? You want to know where p3 is but you have seen it in the past?
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This may help - http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/sjp/BGN/plan.html

 

[ValleyLines142]

What? You want to know where p3 is but you have seen it in the past?
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This may help - http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/sjp/BGN/plan.html

Sorry, typo. I meant 1, 1A and 2. Am going to edit.
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1a is the VoG platform, 1 is the Down platform, 2 is the UP platform, 3 is the bay platform on the UP side, used if disruption for Maesteg services to turm them around there. Vary rarely used, and currently difficult to access due to the building work putting in the new lifts.

I know what each platform is but I can honestly say I've never seen it, it must be behind all the shrubbery on platform 2.

 

[Flamingo]

I know what each platform is but I can honestly say I've never seen it, it must be behind all the shrubbery on platform 2.

Correct, there is a low wall with shrubs and seats built into it on the Swansea end of platform two, platform 3 is the other side of the wall. See the picture I added to my original post

 

[ValleyLines142]

Correct, there is a low wall with shrubs and seats built into it on the Swansea end of platform two, platform 3 is the other side of the wall. See the picture I added to my original post

Ah there it is!! Thanks!!

 

[Rhydgaled]

Is platform 3 only used in times of disruption, or are there one or two timetabled services (perhaps Sundays only?) that use it?

 

[MidnightFlyer]

Is platform 3 only used in times of disruption, or are there one or two timetabled services (perhaps Sundays only?) that use it?

NRU according to last year's Baywatch, I don't think that has changed since.

 

[Greenback]

It was used a couple of times a day when the Maesteg trains were first introduced back in 1992, IIRC. However, the decision was made shortly afterwards that it was better for trains to run through to and from Cardiff, rather than passengers having to change at Bridgend.

 

[Flamingo]

Every so often, if things go pear shaped and there is a unit in the right place, they will use it running a Bridgend - Maestaeg shuttle. Otherwise, there is no scheduled use of it (look at the rust on the rails in the picture!)

 

[quarella]

As can be seen from the photo Platform 3 has a sign. Platform 1 however....

 

[ValleyLines142]

As can be seen from the photo Platform 3 has a sign. Platform 1 however....

I did notice that last week...

 

[Flamingo]

For those who may care, Bridgend now has a fancy new bridge in place, since last Saturday night. Lifts go in next weekend, apparently.

 

[Pacerpilot]

Ooh its in? Been following its progress on each run to Cardiff but Ive been on leave for a fortnight. Is it a modern monstrosity? I suspect so.

 

[Flamingo]

Ooh its in? Been following its progress on each run to Cardiff but Ive been on leave for a fortnight. Is it a modern monstrosity? I suspect so.

It's not bad, to be honest, it's pretty much a modern copy of the old one. What they should have done at Newport, really, instead of the crashed UFO they have there.

 

[Pacerpilot]

Ah well thats unexpected. I'm off out for a run on the motorbike later so may go for a little looksee.
Newport is an abomination...and from above, strangely looks like a cross sectional view of the female reproductive system

 

[Flamingo]

Ah well thats unexpected. I'm off out for a run on the motorbike later so may go for a little looksee.
Newport is an abomination...and from above, strangely looks like a cross sectional view of the female reproductive system

LOL! So it does!

They should have got the steps in on both sides on Saturday night, but didn't manage it.

 

[PHILIPE]

Platform at Bridgend use during ;ast few days due to major signalling problem and Maestegs turning round at Bridgend

 

[anthony263]

I will have to get some photos of the new footbridge when I get a chance hopefully later this week.

 

[ValleyLines142]

Newport is an abomination...and from above, strangely looks like a cross sectional view of the female reproductive system

That is an absolutely fantastic description!!


Newport has changed a lot; however I didn't realise it looked like this from above!

 

[Flamingo]

Platform at Bridgend use during ;ast few days due to major signalling problem and Maestegs turning round at Bridgend

That will get rid of some of the rust on the rails!