[2] It is 183 miles 72 chains (296.0 km) from the zero point at London Paddington, measured via Stroud.

EC funding was secured and a new station was agreed and work began in 2007.

The Modular Platform was selected as the majority of the structure can be erected with trains still running.

The principal contractor for construction was Galliford Try Water & Rail, utilising local subcontractors where possible.

A few early morning and late evening services take the spur to Ninian Park to continue onto Cardiff Central alongside Canton sidings, to retain route knowledge.