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    rodneypitt9
    • Oct 25, 2021
    • 2 min

    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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    South Wales Metro work to continue in Merthyr Tydfil
    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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    TFW FLIRTs with New Trains
    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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    Council grants planning permission for £150m rail centre despite ‘concerns’
    rodneypitt9
    • Jul 31, 2021
    • 3 min

    Council grants planning permission for £150m rail centre despite ‘concerns’

    Planners have agreed in principle to building a £150 million train testing centre near Ystradgynlais despite concerns. At a meeting of...
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    Transport for Wales Wins A Silver Award
    rodneypitt9
    • Jul 28, 2021
    • 2 min

    Transport for Wales Wins A Silver Award

    Transport for Wales is delighted to announce it has been recognised with a silver award by the Ministry of Defence’s Employer Recognition...
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    Testing begins on new Transport for Wales trains
    rodneypitt9
    • Jul 27, 2021
    • 2 min

    Testing begins on new Transport for Wales 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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    Facelift for Barry Station
    rodneypitt9
    • Jul 20, 2021
    • 2 min

    Facelift for Barry Station

    Network Rail is upgrading Barry Station with lifts and a brand-new footbridge. Passengers will soon benefit from an improved travel...
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    Rising to the challenge: Bridge successfully lifted out of flood zone in Wales railway first
    rodneypitt9
    • Jul 9, 2021
    • 3 min

    Rising to the challenge: Bridge successfully lifted out of flood zone in Wales railway first

    Following 30 flood closures in the last decade, this innovative £3.6m project will reduce disruption and improve passengers’ journeys on...
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    ‘New global rail testing centre on track to transform western valleys’, says Minister
    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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    Swansea railway station sees biggest refurbishment in more than a decade
    rodneypitt9
    • Jun 22, 2021
    • 3 min

    Swansea railway station sees biggest refurbishment in more than a decade

    Swansea railway station has been given a dramatic transformation after Network Rail and Transport for Wales came together to deliver key...
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    Cardiff Crossrail: details emerge on new train stations and tram routes
    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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    Rail upgrade plans "ignoring rural Wales" says Powys councillor
    rodneypitt9
    • Jun 22, 2021
    • 2 min

    Rail upgrade plans "ignoring rural Wales" says Powys councillor

    A Montgomeryshire county councillor has accused Transport for Wales of a "lack of ambition" over its plans to improve Welsh North-South...
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    TfW says goodbye to last Pacer trains
    rodneypitt9
    • Jun 21, 2021
    • 2 min

    TfW says goodbye to last Pacer trains

    Transport for Wales has said goodbye to the last Pacer trains after more than 30 years of service, marking the end of an era for...
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    Rail improvements for Wales boost Shropshire train service
    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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    Trains for North Wales rail routes roll off production line
    rodneypitt9
    • Jun 1, 2021
    • 1 min

    Trains for North Wales rail routes roll off production line

    The first of the new Class 197 trains No 197001 for TfW’s Marches, Mid & North Wales services has now left the CAF factory in Newport and...
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    Amey Selects ARES PRISM Software for Earned Value Management & Reporting
    rodneypitt9
    • Jun 1, 2021
    • 2 min

    Amey Selects ARES PRISM Software for Earned Value Management & Reporting

    Amey, a leading infrastructure services and engineering company, has chosen ARES PRISM project management software to help manage their...
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    Fundraiser for campaign to reinstate Aberystwyth-Carmarthen rail line
    rodneypitt9
    • Apr 20, 2021
    • 2 min

    Fundraiser for campaign to reinstate Aberystwyth-Carmarthen rail line

    A campaign group calling for the reintroduction of the Aberystwyth to Carmarthen railway line has launched a fundraising bid. Traws Link...
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    First Class 197 unit arrives from CAF
    rodneypitt9
    • Apr 13, 2021
    • 1 min

    First Class 197 unit arrives from CAF

    The first of the new Class 197 trains for TfW’s Marches, Mid & North Wales services (197001) left the CAF factory in Newport, South...
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    rodneypitt9
    • Apr 12, 2021
    • 3 min

    New Joint Venture to Maintain KeolisAmey Expertise in Wales

    A newly created Joint Venture (JV) between Transport for Wales (TfW) and KeolisAmey will play an important part in the next phase of the...
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    New MD for TfW Rail
    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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