[1] The Rhondda Fawr line to Treherbert was singled north of here in 1981 and most of the 1876 station buildings were replaced in 1984–85.

The track was subsequently lifted in 1996, but the old formation can still be traced (along with the former up loop platform used by branch trains).

An unusual ground level signal box was installed at the station when the Treherbert line was reduced to single track in 1981, replacing a much more substantial TVR structure.

[5] This holds the distinction of the being the last new mechanical box to be built by British Rail,[6] though it had a working life of only 17 years before being abolished in 1998 when the Radyr signalling centre took control of the area.

[7] On 20 July 2018, previous franchise operator Arriva Trains Wales announced a trial period of extra Sunday services on the Rhondda Line to Cardiff and Barry Island.