Transport for Wales signs deal to purchase Pullman Rail Limited
Transport for Wales (TfW) has signed a deal with Colas Rail UK to purchase Pullman Rail Limited. TfW, the not-for-profit organisation...
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rodneypitt9
- Oct 25, 2021
- 2 min
South Wales Metro work to continue in Merthyr Tydfil
Transport for Wales (TfW) is continuing to push ahead with transformational plans for the South Wales Metro with work to be undertaken...
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rodneypitt9
- Oct 25, 2021
- 2 min
TFW FLIRTs with New Trains
New trains being built as part of the transformation of the Wales and Borders network have reached another key milestone as testing gets...
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rodneypitt9
- Jul 30, 2021
- 2 min
First ever electric-only train runs to Cardiff
The first electric-only train to go to and from south Wales has been run by Great Western Railway. The train operator carried out a test...
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rodneypitt9
- Jun 23, 2021
- 3 min
‘New global rail testing centre on track to transform western valleys’, says Minister
Train Testing Centre Graphic (Arup) A new world-class rail testing facility will transform the western valleys by creating new...
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rodneypitt9
- Jun 22, 2021
- 2 min
Cardiff Crossrail: details emerge on new train stations and tram routes
New details have been revealed about major upgrades to public transport in northwest Cardiff including new train stations, express bus...
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rodneypitt9
- Jun 21, 2021
- 2 min
Rail improvements for Wales boost Shropshire train service
Transport for Wales has introduced an improved rail service between Cardiff and Holyhead with greater capacity and fully refurbished...
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rodneypitt9
- Apr 12, 2021
- 1 min
New MD for TfW Rail
Transport for Wales has confirmed the appointment of Jan Chaudhry-van der Velde as TfW Rail's new Managing Director. James Price, TfW...
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rodneypitt9
- Mar 31, 2021
- 3 min
£70 million Loan to Reopen Rail Link
A £70 million loan to progress plans to re-open the rail line between Newport and Ebbw Vale has been accepted by Blaenau Gwent council....
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rodneypitt9
- Mar 26, 2021
- 2 min
Enhancing Biodiversity at Railway Stations in Wales
Transport for Wales has been awarded £100,000 to enhance local biodiversity at and near its railway stations. TfW will introduce green...
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rodneypitt9
- Mar 12, 2021
- 2 min
Refurbished TfW Class 150s to enter service alongside Class 769s in Cardiff
More seats and improved trains are coming from Transport for Wales this month thanks to a £15m investment. The next Class 769 train has...
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rodneypitt9
- Mar 10, 2021
- 3 min
Rail Track Reopens More Than Six Months After 'Armageddon Like' Scenes
Back in action - the railway line at Llangennech has been reopened after a freight train derailment damaged the track last August (Image:...
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rodneypitt9
- Mar 6, 2021
- 2 min
Major Step Forward for £7.1 million Railway Station Upgrade
Plans for a £7.1 million upgrade of Pontypool and New Inn railway station have taken a major step forward after Torfaen council agreed to...
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rodneypitt9
- Mar 2, 2021
- 3 min
A Coat of Paint Saves £40 million!
In a world first, electric resistant paint combined with voltage-controlled clearance (VCC) has helped make a Victorian railway bridge...
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rodneypitt9
- Feb 25, 2021
- 2 min
Pontypool & New Inn Railway Station Upgrade Costs Soar
Pontypool & New Inn station Plans to upgrade facilities at Pontypool and New Inn railway station are on course to cost more than double...
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rodneypitt9
- Feb 24, 2021
- 2 min
Transport for Wales completes further Metro works
(Image: Transport for Wales) Transport for Wales has reopened the railway lines north of Radyr following a successful three-week blockade...
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rodneypitt9
- Feb 24, 2021
- 2 min
Historic Railway Arches in Cardiff set to be turned into Cafes and Shops
The railway arches behind hoarding around the office block construction site Picture: Alex Seabrook. Historic railway arches in Cardiff,...
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rodneypitt9
- Feb 9, 2021
- 3 min
MPs Examining Welsh Railway Infrastructure
In 2020, it was announced that a UK Government Enquiry had been set up to look into how levels of funding for Welsh railway projects are...
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rodneypitt9
- Jan 21, 2021
- 2 min
New train station in Cardiff takes major step forward
Plans for a new Cardiff Parkway train station in the east of the city have taken a major step forward this week. The train station would...
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rodneypitt9
- Jan 20, 2021
- 2 min
Transport for Wales Trains being Built by CAF and Stadler
Class 769 at Cardiff Queen Street (Transport for Wales) Transport for Wales (TfW) is investing £800 million into new trains and...
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