Scheduled improvements to the rail system in south west Wales have now been completed

An improvement programme aiming to deliver a more reliable rail service in south west Wales has now been completed.

Some 95 additional services every week will stop at Gowerton railway station and this will help commuters heading into and out of Swansea.

An additional track at the Loughor viaduct will allow trains to continue running when one of the lines is blocked or congested and this is expected to massively reduce disruption.

New ticketing machines have also been put in place by Arriva Trains Wales to improve the service and replace ageing equipment.

The project was funded by the Welsh Government and Network Rail and cost around £48 million, but is expected to increase efficiency and capacity in the region, which had previously suffered from poor transport links.

Mike Bagshaw, commercial director for Arriva Trains Wales, said: "These changes are good news for passengers in south west Wales. We regularly review our services in partnership with [the] Welsh government, other key stakeholders and by listening to our customers."