Barry Island is experiencing a significant increase in visitors, thanks to new trains and the return of some beloved attractions.
Over 100,000 people travelled to the Island by train in July and August, a substantial rise from 57,000 the previous year.
This surge follows the June timetable change, introducing the new four-carriage Class 231 trains to Barry and Barry Island. Additionally, the announcement in May that the much-loved BBC comedy Gavin and Stacey would return for a final episode this Christmas has sparked renewed interest.
Marie Daly, Chief Customer and Culture Officer at Transport for Wales, said, “The rise we’ve seen in people traveling down in Barry Island from this summer to last has been staggering.
“From our point of view we’ve been able to move some of our brand-new trains down there, offering a significantly better experience and much more capacity than we’ve had before.”
“And with Gavin and Stacey coming back for one last episode it’s…
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