Transport for Wales

Oct 25, 20212 min read

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

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Oct 25, 20212 min read

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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Oct 25, 20212 min read

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’

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Jul 31, 20213 min read

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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Jul 28, 20212 min read

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

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Jul 27, 20212 min read

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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Jul 20, 20212 min read

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

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Jul 9, 20213 min read

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

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Jun 23, 20213 min read

‘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

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Jun 22, 20213 min read

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

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Jun 22, 20212 min read

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

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Jun 22, 20212 min read

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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Jun 21, 20212 min read

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

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Jun 21, 20212 min read

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

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Jun 1, 20211 min read

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

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Jun 1, 20212 min read

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

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Apr 20, 20212 min read

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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Apr 13, 20211 min read

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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Apr 12, 20213 min read

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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Apr 12, 20211 min read

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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