Last year, two incidents of cable theft across Wales cost over £750,000 in repairs and cancellations, prompting Transport for Wales (TfW) to try a different approach. Hidden security cameras have been installed, which caught three individuals on New Year’s Eve 2025 trespassing on the track near Pentre-bach. This meant that the attempted cable theft was stopped, and arrests were made by the South Wales Police. The network and public are now at a higher risk linked to cable thefts, as the South Wales Metro is now 99% electrified, whether that’s from trespassing or damage. As always, both TfW and BTP are reminding people to stay off the tracks, and those who live nearby should report anything suspicious.