 The 'Stop Boards' displayed at these block stations are a reminder to the train driver that he must not proceed into the new block section until he is in possession of the proper authority for so doing.In 2013 a substantial grant was received from the European Union's European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development as part of the Welsh Government's strategic plan for infrastructure development in rural communities.This grant led to the Vale of Rheidol Railway making substantial investment in five of its smaller stations.