Electric ‘tri-mode’ trains have been introduced to passenger services for the first time in the UK from 18th November as part of the South Wales Metro. They will be introduced on the Valley lines in South Wales for the first time ever signifying a huge moment in the delivery of the next phase of the […]
A significant amount of engineering work was delivered over a nine-day rail closure as Transport for Wales (TfW) continue to move forward in delivering the next phases of the South Wales Metro. September 27 to October 6) allowed TfW to progress with station, infrastructure and maintenance work. Some of the key works included platform preparation […]
Passengers travelling between Cardiff, Manchester and Holyhead can now benefit from faster journeys after Network Rail and Transport for Wales (TfW) worked together to remove dozens of historic speed restrictions for trains on the route. The Class 67 locomotives which haul Mark 4 carriages on TfW’s Premier Service trains had previously seen their speed limited […]
The ‘Carew Castle Express’ has been unveiled to mark the introduction of brand-new Transport for Wales (TfW) trains between Swansea and Carmarthen. Named as part of TfW’s Magnificent Train Journey competition, the name ‘Carew Castle Express’ was chosen by year 5 pupil Rhys Protheroe from Johnstown Primary School in Carmarthen. Rhys and other children from […]
A brand new live digital map has been launched showing customers exactly where their train is at any given time. The map shows the location of every train on the TfW network, allowing customers to view their journey in real time and see the expected arrival time at each station on its route. Transport for […]
Twenty five brand new waiting shelters are being installed across the Wales and Borders network as part of Transport for Wales’ on-going investment in station improvements. The fully accessible shelters will replace a number of old metal and brick ones across the network, with feedback from customers playing a key role in helping to guide […]
Transport for Wales (TfW) is continuing to move forward with the building of the South Wales Metro with major works being undertaken across the Core Valley Lines (CVL). From Tuesday 11 October to Thursday 3 November 2022, the railway line between Abercynon and Merthyr Tydfil will be closed to allow heavy engineering works to take […]
People travelling by train to Wales’ historic landmarks can get 2-for-1 entry thanks to a new partnership between Transport for Wales and Cadw. Visitors who present a valid same-day rail ticket will be eligible for two tickets for the price of one at paid Cadw sites. It’s valid at historic locations looked after by Cadw […]
New trees will be planted in areas across Merthyr Tydfil through a new community partnership between Transport for Wales (TfW), The Good Friendship Group and The Engine House, Dowlais, and the volunteers of St Davids Church Merthyr. The Good Friendship Group, along with St Davids Church group, are volunteers undertaking work to support older people […]
Transport for Wales (TfW) is celebrating the completion of work to refurbish its fleet of Class 153 railcars, providing better facilities for customers throughout the Wales and Borders network. The last two units rolled out of Chrysalis Rail’s Landore works in June with a fully refurbished interior, including accessible toilet facilities, recovered seats and renewed […]
