Transport for Wales has reintroduced hourly rail services between Chester and Liverpool via Runcorn, Helsby and Frodsham from today. The step-up in services will increase from 15 to 30 a day in total (15 in each direction) and will be delivered on new trains, improving the customer experience and connectivity of the region. New electric buses that will support sustainable travel in Gwynedd … [Read more...]
Newport residents worst off for permits
Car owners in Newport, Gwent are among the worst in Britain having difficulties obtaining parking permits. The city is in the top five worst residential parking areas in Britain and drivers in Manchester, most of London and Scottish cities and towns are more successful parking outside their homes. Chester and Cheshire are Britain’s worst councils giving out parking permits, followed by … [Read more...]
On-screen guide to Welsh stations
Augmented reality maps of six of Transport for Wales’ biggest stations have been created to help passengers feel more confident when using the rail network. It is hoped the AR maps can be used to assist passengers visiting a station for the first time or people with mobility issues. The interactive walk-through maps can be used to locate key areas in the stations including customer information … [Read more...]
Morris makes his mark with Bentley brand
Acclaimed Welsh motor racing star Seb Morris will embark on the most important challenge and arguably greatest opportunity of his sporting career in Belgium this weekend. He makes his debut as an official ‘factory’ driver with Bentley in the annual Total 24 Hours of Spa. Fresh from the most recent round of the British GT Championship at Spa-Francorchamps this past Sunday, 23-year-old Morris … [Read more...]
Seb salvages speed from second round of Endurance Cup
Bentley Continental GT3 racer Seb Morris helped Team Parker Racing salvage a top five finish in the Pro-Am class during a luckless second round of the Blancpain Endurance Cup season at Silverstone on Sunday where the Welshman produced searing pace. With a combination of an untimely Full Course Yellow period early in the race, and a major issue with multiple stalls for the No.31 Bentley … [Read more...]
Legends come home to Wales next month
Top Welsh rally legends will be honoured during next month’s Wales Rally GB 26-29 October, Britain’s round of the FIA World Rally Championship. Tribute will be paid to a number of high-achieving sporting luminaries including both drivers and co-drivers. The impressive roster features World and British Champions as well as much-admired national heroes and multiple Rally GB winners. All will … [Read more...]