Wales’ first all Black Train Crew
Two railway colleagues who realised they were the first all female and all Black traincrew to operate a Transport for Wales train have urged people of all backgrounds to join the railway. Train driver Jamilla Fletcher and Train Manager Danielle…
It’s now easier to book cheaper Advance tickets with Transport for Wales
Passengers can now book cheaper Advance tickets from Transport for Wales up to eight weeks before travelling. Until now these have been available up to six weeks in advance from TfW, but the booking window has now been extended by…
Major Events Success for Transport for Wales
Transport for Wales trains successfully transported over 160,000 music fans into Cardiff this summer for shows by global music stars at the Principality Stadium and an additional 100,000 in and out of Pontypridd last week for the National Eisteddfod. Bruce…
TfW to launch ‘unlimited’ rail travel passes
Transport for Wales is launching unlimited rail travel passes this summer to encourage people to travel sustainably when exploring Wales’s beauty. From the charming harbour town of Tenby to Harlech Castle in the north, customers can experience unlimited off-peak rail…
Brand new ‘made-in-Wales’ trains added to Pembroke line
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. The made-in-Wales Class 197s made their first appearance on the…
Transport for Wales to run free bike marking events across Wales
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. It follows the success of the inaugural bike events last year…
Transport for Wales launches Railway Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Programme
Transport for Wales is the first transport operating company in Wales to launch a new Railway Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Programme. The 4-year programme is a joint project between TfW, University of South Wales, Welsh Government and Coleg Y Cymoedd, and…
Train services heading in ‘wrong direction’ claim opposition MSs
By Chris Haines, ICNN Senedd reporter Train services in Wales are heading in the wrong direction under Transport for Wales, according to opposition MSs. Delyth Jewell, Plaid Cymru’s shadow transport minister, welcomed the announcement of an additional £125 million for…
Fflecsi bus zone to include Tenby as launch scheduled for summer holidays
A NEW fflecsi bus zone that includes Tenby will be launched in time for the summer holidays by Transport for Wales and Pembrokeshire County Council. As well as covering the popular tourist destinations of Tenby and Saundersfoot, the new demand…
Deputy Minister for Climate Change under fire on transport, voting and ‘cringey video’s’
The MS for Llanelli and Deputy Minister for Climate Change Lee Waters has been defending his voting record and his policy on 20mph speed limits in Wales after coming under fire from the Welsh Conservatives for the state of public…