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STEAMING CUPPA JUST THE TICKET AT BARGOED RAILWAY STATION

Rail users in the Rhymney Valley can now choose from an APEX to Paddington or a Cappuccino from Milan following the re-opening of Bargoed station ticket office.

Bargoed Ticket Office Aberbargoed resident Suzanne Roberts has taken over the running of the recently closed ticket office, which she hopes will bring new life to the station and offer a valuable service to passengers.

A mother of three teenage children, Suzanne heard of the opportunity to run the ticket office from husband Simon who works at the Arriva Trains Wales maintenance depot in Cardiff.

Speaking at the station, Suzanne said: “I recovered from a major operation early in 2007 and wanted a new challenge, a new career. My previous job was a home carer. I enjoy working with people and with my local knowledge; I have plenty of ideas that will hopefully improve the level of service available at the station.”

She continued: “I intend to open six days a week between Monday and Saturday, from 0630am until 2.00pm. If there’s an event at the Millennium Stadium, then I hope to open all day.”

In addition to selling rail tickets, Suzanne intends to offer hot and cold drinks, light refreshments, newspapers and magazines.

Jez Williams, station manager, said: “We are looking forward to working with Suzanne to promote and develop the business at Bargoed. It is always pleasing to see vacant premises being brought back into use and the increasing popularity of trains in the Rhymney Valley should ensure brisk business across the counter.”