The railway line between Bridgend and Maesteg had been in operation since 1866, but closed to passenger trains in 1970.

Following campaigning in the 1980s and 1990s, the line reopened in 1992, with new stations in Wildmill, Sarn, Tondu, and Garth, as well as two in Maesteg (Ewenny Road and Castle Street).

[1] The cost of the new stations were funded by the Mid Glamorgan County Council.

Services began running to Maesteg in September, and the line was officially opened in October by Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester.

[4] Health and Safety Executive officers also demanded changes to the overhang on the shelter roof, which was five inches too near to the end of the platform.