South Wales trains start testing in Europe
Thirty-five trains, destined for the South Wales Metro, have reached a significant milestone in their development. The new Stadler FLIRT trains – 11 diesel and…
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Swansea station upgrade complete
A £7.5 million upgrade of Swansea station, which first opened 171 years ago, has now been completed. Network Rail and Transport for Wales (TfW)came together…
Welsh bridge raised to clear floodwater
A railway bridge over the River Dulas in Powys, mid Wales, is being raised up by a metre to take it clear of the river’s…
Premium train service for Wales
Transport for Wales (TfW) has improved its rail service between Cardiff and Holyhead, increasing capacity by introducing fully refurbished intercity carriages. The first of the…
Welsh farewell to the Pacers
The last Pacer trains to operate in Wales have been retired after more than 30 years in service. The final Class 143 trains – 143601…
First Class 197 trains built in Wales go on test
The first two Class 197 trains for Transport for Wales have left the CAF production line in Llanwern, Newport, and have now started testing. In…
GBRf signs 12-year contract with Celsa Steel
Celsa Steel UK, the largest manufacturer of steel reinforcement in the UK. and one of the largest producers of other long steel products, has awarded…
Welsh Government reveals its New Path for transport
The Welsh Government has published its new Transport Strategy ‘Llwybr Newydd’ (New Path), the result of a major consultation over the last year. It pledges…
Consultation on South West Wales Metro launched
The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on proposed improvements to rail and other transport services in South West Wales. These include increased frequency of…
Body cameras issued to Transport for Wales staff
Transport for Wales (TfW) has provided stations staff and train conductors with body cameras to improve safety and security. Following a successful trial last year,…