A new Community Rail Partnership has been launched in South East Wales, funded through Transport for Wales. Based in Merthyr, the ‘Three Valleys Community Rail Partnership’ is hosted by Voluntary Action Merthyr Tydfil (VAMT) and includes representatives from the voluntary and tourism sectors, healthcare providers, community partners and rail … [Read more...]
SUV & motor cycle parking tax plan for Cardiff
Cardiff will be charging SUV owners more to park outside their homes and restricting spaces for all motorists in the first move of its kind in Britain. Chair of the Senedd's Economy Committee and Conservative MS Andrew RT Davies has slammed proposals from Cardiff Council to charge drivers of Sports Utility Vehicles more to park in the city and also charge … [Read more...]
M4 Prince of Wales Bridge closes tonight for repairs
The M4 Prince of Wales Bridge is closing tonight for emergency repairs to the eastbound carriageway after discovery of a safety critical defect. Commenting on news the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge will close for emergency repairs, South Wales Central MS Andrew RT Davies has said the importance of the route demonstrates the “folly of Welsh … [Read more...]
All aboard and vote for your favourite station
Two Welsh stations have been shortlisted for the "World Cup of Stations 2025" as the event enters its final stage. Some 20 stations are going head-to-head for the title of Most Life-Changing Station. Hosted by Rail Delivery Group, the competition gives the public the chance to decide which station deserves the crown, drawing on everything from sporting … [Read more...]
Cardiff must rule out a commuter tax, says opponent
Cardiff Council must rule out a commuter tax which it has discussed since 2023, said a prominent Welsh Tory. Andrew RT Davies has called for Cardiff Council to rule out a “commuter tax” after Cardiff MS Jenny Rathbone last week suggested that one way to “encourage” more people to use trains was to introduce congestion charging and said that Cardiff … [Read more...]
Clean Air Zones & what they mean for you
Electric vehicles will have to pay to enter Greater London for the first time from the end of this year. The air of change over London is slowly but surely sweeping across Britain and motorists need to understand and be ready to pay to drive on our busiest roads over coming years. The capital’s Ultra Low Emissions Zone was the country’s first 24/ 7 Clean … [Read more...]
Rail to Trail is on track for tourists
Rail to trail is the idea behind a tourism initiative by Transport for Wales. Transport for Wales (TfW) has been running it’s ‘Rail to Trail’ campaign since 2022 originally to promote the 10th anniversary of the Wales Coastal Path. The campaign highlights how different parts of the Coastal path can be easily accessed from various railway stations on the … [Read more...]
17.6m leisure journeys this weekend
A massive 17.6m leisure journeys are expected to take place by car this August bank holiday with drivers in England and Wales eager to enjoy the last long weekend before Christmas. The RAC expects traffic to build from Friday to Saturday with 3m getaway trips likely to take place this Friday 22 August, rising to 3.4m on Saturday 23 August. A further 2.4m … [Read more...]
Vale left out of £15M Welsh road spending
Residents in the Vale of Glamorgan are being “overlooked” by the Welsh Government after it was revealed Labour Ministers have not approved or provided funding for any road schemes in the county since Eluned Morgan became First Minister. The MS for South Wales Central, which includes the Vale of Glamorgan, Andrew RT Davies, wrote to the Welsh Government’s … [Read more...]
New electric trains added to S Wales services
New electric trains offering travellers an improved customer experience are now being used on Transport for Wales services between Coryton, Caerphilly and Penarth. An additional five new tri-mode Class 756 trains, which are part of the Welsh Government’s £800m investment in new trains, will join the fleet that are already transforming passenger’s … [Read more...]
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