to Cynwyl Elfed. The Gwili Railway aims to restore a further of Track, again following the course of the River Gwili, past Cynwyl Elfed and further up the valley to Llanpumpsaint. Modern facilities The current station is fully staffed, with the ticket office on platform 1 staffed all week. A self-service ticket machine is provided for use and for collecting pre-paid tickets. A buffet and newsagents shop ("The Coracle Buffet") is available here, along with toilets and a waiting room on platform 1; platform 2 has a shelter and bench seating. Train running information is provided by digital CIS displays, timetable posters and automated announcements. Step-free access is available to both platforms, though platform 2 requires the use of a foot crossing - wheelchair users are advised not to use this without assistance. Station signs are bilingual, in English and Welsh. In June 2019, a plaque was unveiled at the station to commemorate the eight Great Western Railway workers from Carmarthen who lost their lives in the First World War. This was based on the work of a local train driver who researched the names. The unveiling ceremony was attended by over 100 people including local dignitaries and representatives from the Armed Forces. Services To the east, Transport for Wales operate regular services to , , and . Great Western Railway currently operate one service per day (Mon-Sat, 3 on Sundays) between this station and London Paddington. The majority of local train services west of Carmarthen are timed to connect with the London Paddington services at either Swansea or Cardiff Central. To the west, Transport for Wales operate services to Pembroke Dock, Milford Haven and Fishguard Harbour. Carmarthen is the eastern terminus for a few of these services. The British Transport Police maintain a presence at Carmarthen. Rail and sea corridor to Ireland Some of Transport for Wales' boat trains to and from Fishguard Harbour serve the station. These connect with the Stena Line ferry to/from Rosslare Europort in Ireland with a daily morning and evening service in both directions. This route has been in existence since 1906. Notes References Body, G. (1983), PSL Field Guides - Railways of the Western Region, Patrick Stephens Ltd, Wellingborough, Page, J. (1988), Forgotten Railways: Volume 8 - South Wales (2nd Ed), David & Charles, Newton Abbott, External links Railway stations in Carmarthenshire DfT Category D stations Former Great Western Railway stations Railway stations