The all-new Mazda CX-80 has achieved a maximum five-star rating by Euro NCAP in its latest series of tests as it prepares to launch in Britain in the New Year. Mazda’s new seven-seat flagship SUV scored 92% in the Adult Occupancy category, 88% for Child Occupancy and secured an 84% score in the area of Vulnerable Road Users protection. Mazda CEO Masahiro … [Read more...]
Tap and catch a train extended by Transport for Wales
Contactless tap in, tap out train service is now available after a ‘Pay As You Go’ option has now been extended to a further nine stations between Pontypridd and Cardiff Bay. Making it faster, easier and cheaper to travel, Transport for Wales launched the scheme in January on journeys between Cardiff Central, Newport and Pontyclun. It was then extended to … [Read more...]
TfW improvements challenged
Transport for Wales has made significant progress with the reliability and punctuality of its services over the last year, suggest new figures from the Office of Rail and Road. New data for the period April to June 2024 shows TfW has made the biggest improvement of any UK train company for punctuality (+8.1% improvement) and reliability, cancellations … [Read more...]
Trams planned for Cardiff Crossrail
Plans have been revealed for a new tramway from Cardiff Central railway station to Cardiff Bay. The first phase of Cardiff Crossrail, which is being delivered by Cardiff Council and Transport for Wales, will significantly improve the railway network between the city centre and Cardiff Bay, benefiting the wider city and region. Members of the public are … [Read more...]
Newslines 26 July
With the Olympics starting in Paris today, UK visitors to France are set for record levels - but motorists are being warned they are 20 times more likely to be breathalysed than in the UK. French police randomly test over 100 drivers per 1000 population, compared to just 5 per 1000 in Britain and the drink drive limit is 50mg, lower than the 80mg in England … [Read more...]
Welsh menu just the ticket at TfW
Transport for Wales has launched a special Welsh menu on their trains to celebrate the national Eisteddfod from 3 to 10 August. Customers can expect a unique dining experience featuring the very best of Welsh produce including laverbread bacon, Caerphilly chicken supreme, glazed bara brith and many more. The exclusive restaurant is available on selected … [Read more...]
Tradelines 19 June
Honda has updated the retail offer for the e:Ny1 electric vehicle. e:Ny1 can now be purchased from £349.00 per month, with 0% APR Representative and a £3,500 Honda Deposit Contribution and the offer is available from now until the 30 September 2024. Fleets should consider making it a disciplinary offence for drivers to override the new intelligent speed … [Read more...]
Tradelines 12 June
Residual values of used cars with manual transmission are in decline, with some models worth as much as 21% less than their automatic equivalents and fewer manual cars for sale in 2024 than ever before, reports Car Dealer magazine. Among the manufacturers that no longer offer any new models with manual transmission are Volvo, Mercedes, Jaguar and Lexus, all … [Read more...]
Doubts about Welsh public transport coping with major events
Doubts have been expressed that Transport for Wales will be able to cope with the normal services while the Capital hosts major pop concerts. Responding to the news that this year will be the busiest for events in decades with Taylor Swift and Foo Fighters playing and other major events which will see thousands flock to Cardiff, Natasha Asghar MS, Shadow … [Read more...]
Welsh anti-motorist agenda ‘not fit for purpose’
Labour’s anti-motorist agenda and lacklustre transport policies are not fit for purpose and holding Wales back, claim Welsh Conservatives. In the Senedd this afternoon, the Welsh Conservatives are bringing forward a Senedd motion regarding Labour’s failed transport policies, and will call on the Labour Government to scrap their road building ban, and scrap … [Read more...]
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