This week is National Apprenticeship Week, a celebration of the work apprentices up and down the country do every day, and a chance to raise awareness of the opportunities available for young people to progress in their careers.

At Transport for Wales, we’re proud to support the Armed Forces community. As part of our ambition to be one of Wales’ leading inclusive organisations, we’re continuing to support those who have served in the Armed Forces, both as an employer and a service provider.

The introduction of our new fleet of trains and tram-trains will completely transform the experience of customers who travel with us throughout Wales and the borders. However, they will also provide a major step change in our plans to decarbonise the transport network and become a more sustainable organisation in light of the challenges of climate change.

Since we launched fflecsi in June 2020, over 100,000 journeys have been made on our pilot services in Wales. We’re now providing an average of 4,000 rides every week, across eleven different areas throughout the country.

The safety of customers and staff remains our highest priority during this phase of the pandemic. We’re very grateful for the support of the vast majority of passengers who have followed the restrictions while they have been in place since March 2020, including wearing face coverings, maintaining social distancing and avoiding busy services where possible.

We’re currently recruiting for a new cohort of graduates for the September 2022 intake of the Transport for Wales graduate scheme.

7 June marks the return of our direct services linking Cardiff Central and Holyhead, known as “Y Gerallt Gymro” or “The Gerald of Wales” service. These are operated by our Mark 4 intercity carriages and include First Class carriages, free Wi-Fi throughout, an enhanced food and drink offer including a buffet car, accessible toilets and baby changing facilities.

For more than 30 years, Pacer trains have trundled up and down the railway lines of Britain. However, their time in service has now finally drawn to a close, with the last Pacers withdrawn from service at the end of May.

To mark National Walking Month, here are some of the best former rail routes you can walk along in Wales, chosen by our guest contributors.

At TfW we’re really excited to be moving forward and progressing with the South Wales Metro.  It will completely transform the way we travel in South East Wales, making it easier and faster to get around.

It’s International Women's Day and we're celebrating some of the fantastic women in transport. Melanie Lawton has shared her experiences of working with the great women in our Community Rail team.