Transport for Wales has launched contactless pay as you go rail travel in North East Wales and borders, making journeys simpler and more flexible for customers across the region. Passengers travelling on TfW rail services can now tap in and tap out using a contactless card or smart device at 15 stations in North East Wales and borders. The service … [Read more...]
Transport for Wales boost Welsh rural routes
Passengers across North Wales and West Wales will benefit from an uplift in rail services as Transport for Wales runs a new timetable from Sunday 17 May. This is a major rail timetable change for North Wales, bringing extra capacity and more services. In West Wales, extra trains will operate over the summer months, including on holiday routes and on … [Read more...]
Ty Glas station reopens & charity rail trip announced
Transport for Wales has reopened Ty Glas railway station following the completion of a major programme of work to modernise the station and enhance safety for passengers and the local community with the new electric services introduced. While the level crossing reopened to the public in October 2025 following essential safety improvements, … [Read more...]
Core Valley lines power to Cardiff Bay
Transport for Wales has completed the full electrification of the Core Valley lines, at the heart of the South Wales Metro. The final 800 metre section between Cardiff Queen Street and Cardiff Bay was officially energised on Sunday 22 March, bringing the entire 170km network to 100% electrification and completing a six-year transformation programme that … [Read more...]
Significant rail works this week
Rail passengers across South Wales should plan ahead as essential track work takes place between Newport, Cardiff and the Valleys between Friday 20 to Sunday 22 March. The work taking place will see Network Rail engineers replacing sections of the track on the South Wales Mainline between Newport and Cardiff Central throughout the weekend, with Transport … [Read more...]
Railway landmark event pulls into Llandudno
The biggest event in the heritage railway world is heading for Llandudno and Transport for Wales will be the headline sponsor. Hundreds of people from historic railways right across the UK are expected in Llandudno during March for the Heritage Railway Association Annual Awards 2026. Considered to be the ‘Oscars’ of the heritage rail world, the … [Read more...]
Where to avoid ‘Mad Friday’ and ‘Standstill Saturday’
Lease Car has issued a warning to drivers where to avoid when commuting home for Christmas. December is an exceptionally busy month for traffic, with certain motorways and A roads predictably seeing heavier traffic than others, meaning drivers face lengthy delays and disruption to their travel. LeaseCar’s analysis aims to help Britons successfully drive … [Read more...]
The current is flowing through Transport for Wales
Transport for Wales has now electrified 99% of the railway lines in South East Wales as part of the South Wales Metro. Overhead wires across the Rhymney railway line were switched on this past week, signifying another major milestone for the project, as well as the recent official opening of the South Wales Metro depot at Taff’s Well by His Majesty King … [Read more...]
EV Rally Cymru is coming down the line
Greenfleet is bringing back the EV Rally Cymru for 2025—an electrifying two-day event designed to highlight Wales’ progress in clean transport and infrastructure. Following the success of previous rallies, EV Rally Cymru 2025 on 22 and 23 October will once again take drivers on a scenic and strategic journey across Wales, starting in Wrexham and passing … [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...]
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