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Inside the launch of TfW’s brand new trains

It’s taken four years of hard work across the rail industry, but Transport for Wales’ first brand new trains have entered passenger service on the Wales and Borders network.

27 Jan 2023
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New Year, New Travel

The start of the new year is the perfect chance to embrace new habits, especially for our health and well-being.  

16 Jan 2023

Five Year Strategy for Transport in Wales

Today as Transport for Wales (TfW), we publish our Corporate Strategy.

21 Dec 2022

On the right track for a good story

Escape into the world of books this winter with the Book Council of Wales and Cambrian Railway’s latest literary venture.

15 Dec 2022

Welcoming six new Welsh-speakers at our Integrated Control Centre

We are delighted to recruit six new Welsh-speaking colleagues to our Integrated Control Centre (ICC).

07 Dec 2022

How can we make sure our transport systems are ready for the challenges that lie ahead?

14 Nov 2022

5 ways to improve your commute

On average, UK drivers spend 115 hours a year stuck in traffic.* Public transport and active travel give us the opportunity to get out from behind the wheel, to take five, learn something new and even catch up with friends on-the-go. Here are some simple ways you can improve your commute and utilise that all-important free time.

(*Inrix - INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard: Congestion cost UK economy £6.9 billion in 2019 - INRIX)

20 Oct 2022

"Honestly, I'm loving every second!" - Hear from Trainee Driver Laura Thomas as she begins her journey

Operations Training Manager Adam Bagwell took the time to sit down and speak to some of our current crop of trainee train drivers to learn a little bit about them, and what they're working on right now.

In this blog, hear from Laura Thomas from course 43 about her experiences so far here at TfW, and her hopes for the future.

11 Oct 2022

A day in the life of a Route Controller

The Wales Rail Operating Centre (WROC) is based in Cardiff but is responsible for more than 1,000 miles of track and every train operating on it including Transport for Wales, GWR, Cross Country and Avanti passenger services as well as a host of freight services. 

01 Sep 2022

Safety on the tracks: staying safe this summer

As we hurtle towards the end of summer, there’s more people out and about on the network, enjoying the lovely weather. We want to remind everyone of the danger around railway tracks and how to stay safe. Whether you’re boarding a train or using a level crossing on foot or in a car,  it is vital to be vigilant and aware of the dangers that trains can cause.  

26 Aug 2022

TfW celebrates apprenticeship graduates

Here at Transport for Wales, we’re proud to offer a wide range of fantastic apprenticeship opportunities to help young people kickstart their careers.

18 Aug 2022

5 outdoor spaces for summer walks in Wales

This week (29th July – 5th August) is #LoveParksWeek and so, with the summer holidays beginning, we’ve put together a list of some of our favourite (and most stunning) outdoor spaces across the network - perfect for a lovely summer walk.  

29 Jul 2022