Transport For Wales News

New trains on Pembroke line in time for summer

Passengers going to holiday hot spots like Tenby and Saundersfoot can now travel on brand new trains as Transport for Wales’ Class 197s have been added to the Pembroke line.

11 Jun 2024

Rail

Piano Party at Cardiff Central for Global Stars!

Rail passengers at Cardiff Central Railway station were treated to the sounds of Pink, Taylor Swift, Foo Fighters and Billy Joel – but with a classical twist!

10 Jun 2024

TfW to run free bike marking events across Wales and Borders this summer

Transport for Wales (TfW) will run free bike marking events this summer across the network, also aiming to show people the opportunities to cycle as part of every-day journeys.

06 Jun 2024

Active Travel

National Volunteers Week: Going the extra mile

FOR most people, the end of a hard day’s work is a chance to relax or spend time with friends and family.

But for one Machynlleth train conductor, clocking off the day job means clocking on for his community.

04 Jun 2024

Railway Engineering Degree Apprenticeship launched by Transport for Wales

Transport for Wales is the first transport operating company in Wales to launch a new Railway Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Programme.

31 May 2024

Cardiff Bus Interchange – Opening Date

Transport for Wales is pleased to announce that Cardiff Bus Interchange will open in June with bus services scheduled to start on Sunday 30 June 2024.

30 May 2024

Latest rail figures reveal Transport for Wales performance improvements in 2024

Transport for Wales has released figures showing rail performance improvements since the start of this year (2024).

24 May 2024

New poetry collection captures the joy of rail travel

South West Wales Connected and Severnside Community Rail Partnership recently launched a new poetry collection on the theme of rail ‘Train of Thought: A Poetry Anthology Inspired by Rail Routes from Taunton to West Wales.’

24 May 2024

Community

Rupee & Sushi Travel by train book launch

New railway accessibility book introduces Rupee and Sushi to train users

‘Rupee and Sushi Travel by Train’, the choose your own journey railway accessibility book, has been launched during Community Rail Week.

23 May 2024

MG 2940 - Walkers joining the train at Llandovery station

Heart of Wales Line Community Rail Partnership Celebrates National Walking Month With The Launch Of New Bilingual Circular Walks From Stations

The Heart of Wales Line Community Rail Partnership is excited to announce the launch of its new website, designed to promote sustainable travel and outdoor exploration along the scenic railway route.

17 May 2024

Bow Street marks third anniversary with continued passenger growth

It's three years since the first brand new station opened under Transport for Wales and since then it has gone from strength to strength, with almost 30,000 using it in 2023/24.

16 May 2024