Labour and Plaid Cymru politicians in the Senedd have voted to introduce toll charging on Welsh roads. The Infrastructure (Wales) Bill passed last week follows a decision to allow councils to introduce road congestion charging if they want at some point in the future but Welsh Conservatives secured amendments requiring the specific tolling and charging … [Read more...]
Train fare dodgers to be targetted with big fines
Transport for Wales is getting tough on fare dodgers using trains. Penalty Fares will be introduced on the South Wales Mainline from today as part of a range of measures to tackle an estimated £10m in lost revenue each year due to fare evasion and fraud. A three-week period of guidance to customers will begins today, when anyone travelling without a valid … [Read more...]
Newslines 26 February
Hyundai Motor Europe has announced the new i20 N Line with an upgraded look. Featuring refreshed design elements both internally and externally, the i20 N Line aims to enhance the driving experience with its sleek and modern appearance and is set to begin production in April but UK specification has not been confirmed. Wrexham Volkswagen has been picked … [Read more...]
Newslines 12 February
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 … [Read more...]
Newslines 15 December
Looking for the ultimate Christmas gift for a car enthusiast and Auto Vivendi is selling places in its 200mph Challenge next year. Recipients get to drive a supercar in a high speed sprint for £2,950+VAT. The Lexus RX large luxury SUV has collected another honour, being named the Best Large SUV in The Car Expert Awards 2024. Its success comes hard on … [Read more...]
Newslines 28 November
Plans to rename SsangYong as KG Mobility have been dented by international law. KG Group, a local steel and chemicals company, completed the acquisition of the bankrupt SUV maker just over a year ago and renamed the company KG Mobility Corporation earlier this year but when it applied to register the English language name of KG Mobility as a trademark in … [Read more...]
Tradelines 22 November
The rate at which used car prices are dropping has taken the market by surprise, admits a motoring industry expert. Phil Nothard, insight director at Cox Automotive – the owners of Manheim Auctions – told the Car Dealer Podcast that significant price falls in the used car market have caused ‘waves across the sector’ and explained that the market had ‘slowed … [Read more...]
Welsh train services cancelled and amended tomorrow
Passengers are being urged to check for the latest information before travelling as a number of routes will be closed tomorrow due to the impact of Storm Ciaran. There will be no services on the Heart of Wales line between Swansea and Shrewsbury or the Conwy Valley line between Llandudno and Blaenau Ffestiniog on Thursday 2 November. On the Cambrian line … [Read more...]
Transport for Wales investment attacked
The Welsh Government has been criticised for underwriting Transport for Wales to the tune of £125Million without any conditions. Commenting on the response to a Written Question from Labour’s Transport Minister, Welsh Conservatives Shadow Transport Minister, Natasha Asghar MS said, “The level of funding given to TfW without any monitoring is growing ever … [Read more...]
More lines electrified by TfW
Transport for Wales has now electrified the railway lines from Aberdare to Pontypridd and Merthyr Tydfil to Abercynon. Over 60,000 metres of Overhead Line Equipment has been energised across the whole South Wales Metro rail network. New Citylink Class 398 tram-trains are testing on Metro routes and the £100 million Metro Depot at Taff’s Well is near … [Read more...]
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