The main North to South Wales A470 road will be closed for seven weeks at Talerddig, north west of Caersws from the end of the month. The closure is necessary to rebuild a retaining wall after the carriageway partially collapsed into the Afon Laen and a 70 miles diversion will be put in place on other main roads in Mid-Wales. The road between Llanbrynmair … [Read more...]
Travel Features
TfW improvements challenged
Transport for Wales has made significant progress with the reliability and punctuality of its services over the last year, suggest new figures from the Office of Rail and Road. New data for the period April to June 2024 shows TfW has made the biggest improvement of any UK train company for punctuality (+8.1% improvement) and reliability, cancellations … [Read more...]
RAW and rebrand for power take-up
RAW Charging for the leisure, hospitality and premium retail sectors, has launched a new look. The elevated brand reflects RAW's commitment to innovation, customer-centric experience, and Connecting Amazing Places across the UK and Europe. RAW is poised to redefine the EV charging experience for customers across leisure, hospitality and premium retail … [Read more...]
Debate to accelerate over Wales’ 20mph default limit review
This month marks one year since the Labour Welsh Government introduced default 20mph speed limits across Wales, the same 20mph speed limit that the Welsh Government’s own Explanatory Memorandum said would cost the Welsh economy up to £8.9 billion. Since then, we saw the record breaking Senedd petition to scrap 20mph speed limits, the former Deputy Minister … [Read more...]
Welsh Government dragging feet over active travel plans
Welsh Government active travel ambitions are ‘a long way from being achieved’, says Audit Wales in a new report. There's been increased spending through the Active Travel Fund but warned that headline active travel rates have not improved in recent years. It said that better evidence was needed to track progress and assess value for money. ‘Active travel’ … [Read more...]
Trams planned for Cardiff Crossrail
Plans have been revealed for a new tramway from Cardiff Central railway station to Cardiff Bay. The first phase of Cardiff Crossrail, which is being delivered by Cardiff Council and Transport for Wales, will significantly improve the railway network between the city centre and Cardiff Bay, benefiting the wider city and region. Members of the public are … [Read more...]
Keep your feet dry under water in Elan Valley
Elan Valley has arranged a special event this Bank Holiday to celebrate the 120th Anniversary of the official opening of the dams. Tomorrow, guided coach tours uncover the rich history and breathtaking landscapes of the stunning Mid Wales estate. The first tour departs at 10:00am and concludes at midday, with a second tour running from 1:30pm to … [Read more...]
Keeping a family tradition on track
They say the railway is a family and that’s certainly the case up in Rhymney where a father and his daughter (above) are both working, having passed out 17 years apart. Incredibly when Tia Rees was passed out as competent this month, it was by Driver Manager Haydn Cridland, the same man who helped her dad Dean pass on his rules in 2007. “I knew Tia was on … [Read more...]
Crazy day trips predicted this Bank Holiday
This August bank holiday is expected to be the busiest in nine years with an estimated 19.2m leisure journeys by car as drivers go ‘day trip crazy’, according to the RAC. Saturday 24 August will be the busiest on the roads with 3.7m getaway trips planned, slightly ahead of the 3m journeys planned every day on Friday (3.2m), Sunday (3.1m) and Bank Holiday … [Read more...]
Prioritise pothole problems, motorists call on Government
Almost all motorists (96%) say solving the potholes crisis should be the number one priority for the new Labour government, according to new research. August’s Startline Used Car Tracker also shows that 92% would like to see fairer fuel prices, 91% lower insurance costs, 85% better public transport and 81% more road building to ease congestion. There is … [Read more...]
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