Diesels are dying in Europe. Latest registration figures analysed by GlogalData show October's European share of diesel engines was 10.4% but in November it dropped to 10% while BEV and Hybrid cars surged and are expected to accelerate this year after Germany introduces an ev-incentive. China's BYD brand is now outselling America's Tesla range. Combined … [Read more...]
Newslines 15 December
The RAC is expecting a record 37.5 million getaway journeys home for Christmas to be made this year in the run up to the big day. It's predicting the busiest Saturday getaway of any year since we first started recording drivers’ festive plans, with Christmas Eve likely to see the highest volumes of leisure traffic since COVID. Latest figures show Transport … [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...]
Christmas specials to digest on Transport for Wales
Pork belly bites, turkey dinner with all the trimmings and Christmas crumble are back on the menu as Transport for Wales brings its festive feast back to the rails this Christmas. The festive dining menu has returned to selected TfW services, inviting passengers to rediscover the joy of train travel while indulging in locally sourced, chef-crafted seasonal … [Read more...]
Community Rail Partnership on track
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...]
TfW says it still has much to improve
We know there is still much to improve and remain focused on improving rail performance, Transport for Wales has stated following criticism of its services. Its statement came after the operator was shown to have one of the worst reliability records in Britain with cancellations well above the British average and an MS suggested Cardiff Council should … [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...]
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...]
Cardiff concerts warning for travellers
Train and bus services into and out of Cardiff will be disrupted this summer with a number of music events taking place in the city. Music fans are being encouraged to add journey planning to their pre-gig routine with train travel expected to be very popular for up-coming events in Cardiff. Chris Brown, Lana Del Rey and two nights of Oasis’ sold-out tour … [Read more...]
Barry train depot reopens
Passenger train drivers are once again based in Barry for the first time since the 1990s after work was completed on their depot. The move sees the number of people working at Barry rise to 58. Transport for Wales took over the depot in 2022 and have been proceeding to develop it alongside partners in Network Rail. Some 39 drivers will be based there … [Read more...]
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