A Welsh Conservative investigation has revealed that Transport for Wales has spent a total cost of £14.2m on consultancy fees from February 2021 to March 2023. Commenting on the investigation, Welsh Conservative Shadow Minister for Transport, Natasha Asghar MS said, “To spend so much money on consultants, in such a short period of time is unbelievable, … [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 … [Read more...]
Welsh buses to get £46M aid but cuts possible
The Welsh Government will make £46m available from bus budgets to support local services for the whole financial year, including the strategic Traws Cymru services, Lee Waters MS, Deputy Minister for Climate Change told the Senedd. This is in addition to the £45m spending on concessionary fares for older people, reduced fares for young people and our other … [Read more...]
Newslines 17 March
Transport for Wales’ bus replacement of all services on the Conwy Valley route, as well as Wrexham’s Borderlands route is insulting to users of the lines in North Wales who depend on these services to make their regular commutes, said Welsh Conservative Shadow Transport Minister, Natasha Ashgar MS. The entire cancellation of rail services on some North … [Read more...]
Welsh rail chaos this week after trains catch fire
Wales' train services face days of disruption this week after 100 cancellations on friday. The Class 175 locomotives were pulled out of service after a series of fires caused by mechanical defects and there is insufficient rolling stock to replace them. Transport for Wales said the services were withdrawn for safety reasons to protect users but the extent … [Read more...]
Tradelines 4 January
Mercedes-Benz is recalling over 123,600 models made between 2001 and 2011 to check and secure potentially faulty sunroofs sold in the USA. Nearly 80 mid-range models are included over the ten year period and any UK owners who have experienced sunroof issues should contact their local dealer for possible rectification free of charge. Germany's Rheinmetall … [Read more...]
TfW’s five-year plan to boost public transport
Transport for Wales has published a five-year Corporate Strategy outlining how they’ll improve public transport and encourage more people to travel sustainably. The not-for-profit organisation, which is wholly owned by Welsh Government is delivering a transformational programme that will enhance rail, bus and active travel routes. Last year, the Welsh … [Read more...]
Cardiff Parkway station plan is in the sidings
The Welsh Conservatives have accused Labour’s transport policy of consisting of nothing but delays and empty rhetoric as plans for the Cardiff Parkway station were placed on hold. Commenting, Welsh Conservative Shadow Minister for Transport, Natasha Asghar MS said, “When the First Minister took the unilateral decision to go against the independent planning … [Read more...]
Transport Fails Wales, claim Tories
Latest figures uncovered by the Welsh Conservatives show that rail punctuality in Wales will be the worst on record since Transport for Wales took over the franchise in 2018. Commenting on the news, Shadow Minister for Transport, Natasha Asghar MS said, “While rail prices have been rising in Wales, Labour’s handling of our rail services has come off the … [Read more...]
Newslines 30 September
An Aston Martin DB5 replica stunt car featured in No Time To Die (2021) has raised £2,922,000 for good causes in a charity auction at Christie’s to celebrate 60 years of the James Bond films. Two Land Rover Defenders used in the film No Time To Die helped raised £352,800 for charities and they were sold as part of 60 lots from EON Productions to mark the … [Read more...]
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