The South Wales Metro multi-million-pound project faces being derailed if the UK leaves the European Union without a deal, warn the Welsh Government. Economy Secretary Ken Skates said Welsh Government officials are seeking clarity on what happens to necessary land transfers being managed by UK Government as part of the process. South Wales Metro … [Read more...]
Welsh railway project goes nuclear powered
Bala Lake Railway Trust has secured a large grant for the Red Dragon Project. The Trust’s flagship Red Dragon Project, which is working towards extending the Bala Lake Railway to a new terminus in Bala, has been awarded a £23,000 grant by the Magnox Socio Economic Fund. The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority established the fund to mitigate the impact … [Read more...]
£78M for Welsh transport schemes
Active travel links, electric car charging facilities and road improvement projects across Wales benefit from a share of £78million funding from the Welsh Government Local Transport Fund. Transport Secretary Ken Skates has announced £78million of additional funding given the green light by Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford, and will be broken down into … [Read more...]
Welsh transport at cross-roads, say lobbyists
Green-transport group Sustrans say Welsh services stand at a crucial crossroads and will encourage the next first minister to lead a new approach fit for future generations. Sustrans Cymru Director Steve Brooks, presenting their views today at the Senydd, said in advance, “Decisions taken by politicians in Cardiff Bay over the next few months will have a … [Read more...]
Newslines 4 December
A special edition in the Isuzu D-Max range, the Utah V-Cross will be produced in a limited to a volume of 100 vehicles in total and will be available in both a manual and automatic transmission. It includes includes the following equipment over a standard double cab: Front Skirt, 18” V-Cross Alloy Wheels, Wireless Charger and Front Camera from £26,200 ex … [Read more...]
Call for Assembly inquiry into Welsh rail services
South Wales Central AM Andrew RT Davies has called for an Assembly inquiry into the rail network in Wales. Constituents across the region have contacted Mr Davies to express their dismay at the situation, which has seen a significant number of journeys cancelled or replaced by buses. Commuters have been warned that the travel chaos is likely to … [Read more...]
Newslines 27 November
Commuters face three weeks of travel chaos on Wales' rail network just weeks after it was taken over by Welsh Government's Transport for Wales. The effect of storms on ageing trains means an "unprecedented" third of the fleet of 127 are damaged, so many will not run or be replaced by buses and Transport for Wales said they are trying to "share the pain" … [Read more...]
“Shambles” rail services in Wales, claim Tories
Welsh Conservatives have criticised the chaos on local rail services after Transport for Wales took over from Arriva Trains Wales last month. In response to South Wales Central AM Andrew RT Davies, Transport Minister Ken Skates, declined the opportunity to apologise and also refused to answer why additional trains promised back in July 2017 by the Welsh … [Read more...]
Bid to improve stations’ access
Transport Secretary Ken Skates has backed a bid to the UK Government’s Access for All programme to improve fifteen stations across Wales. AfA is a UK Government funded programme, used to create an obstacle free, accessible route from station entrance to platform. This generally includes providing lifts or ramps, along with associated works to improve … [Read more...]
Newslines 15 October
The Wales and Borders rail service can be the best passenger rail service in the UK within the next 15 years. This is the message from First Minister, Carwyn Jones who will be on Pontypridd station today to mark the first full day of the new Wales and Borders rail services led by Transport for Wales with a £5 Billion budget to improve rolling stock, … [Read more...]
