Rural Bus operators petrified by Welsh Gov plans for London-style bus network in Wales
Rural bus operators are petrified by the Welsh Government’s plans to introduce a London-style bus network in Wales, the industry warned. Scott Pearson, chair of the Coach and Bus Association Cymru, gave evidence on the bus bill which seeks to bring…
Viral trainspotter Francis Bourgeois to attend Wales’ first Public Transport Summit
Author, trainspotter and social media star Francis Bourgeois will attend Wales’ First Public Transport Summit later this month. Taking place 22 and 23 May at Wrexham University, the Summit will bring together transport leaders and build collaborative momentum that’s needed…
May rail timetable changes – 70% of all Transport for Wales services on new trains
Seventy percent of all Transport for Wales services will be operated on new trains following timetable changes this May. Brand new Class 756 tri-mode trains will also be introduced onto the Coryton and Penarth lines later this summer, further increasing…
Thousands of trains to be provided for fans ahead of Bristol Bears vs Bath Rugby game in Cardiff
Almost 10,000 extra train seats are being provided for rugby fans heading to Cardiff for the hotly-anticipated Big Day Out on Saturday May 10, as Bristol Bears take on Bath Rugby at the Principality Stadium. Eight extra trains will depart…
Transport for Wales launches new Loyalty App ‘JurnyOn’
Transport for Wales (TfW) is launching a new subscription and loyalty app that rewards passengers for their travel on TfW services. Starting yesterday (23 April), the JurnyOn app began offering TfW passengers a host of benefits, including discounts on advance…
New Bus Hub for Mumbles
PROPOSALS for a new bus hub in Mumbles will be developed further this year as part of plans for a better passenger experience along a key route to Swansea city centre and beyond. Swansea Council has been examining the idea…
Transport for Wales to host first Public Transport Summit in May
Transport for Wales is pleased to announce that Wales’ first Public Transport Summit will take place on May 22nd and 23rd in Wrexham, North Wales. Designed to bring together both Wales and England’s influential transport and business leaders, the two-day Summit will…
Great Western Railway and Network Rail bring Control under single leadership team
Great Western Railway (GWR) and Network Rail are joining forces by bringing their Control functions together in a single, joint team to bolster collaborative working and service delivery. The move to bring track and train closer together builds on the…
GWR services to be affected by rail improvement works in Southhampton over Easter
Great Western Railway services will be affected by important rail improvement works taking place in the Southampton area at Easter. Network Rail plans to stabilise embankments and carry out track upgrades between Southampton Central and Fareham, as well as carrying…
GWR unveils cutting-edge Track Cleaning innovation
Great Western Railway (GWR) will today unveil its latest cutting-edge innovation – Track Adhesion Cleaning Head Equipment (T.A.C.H.E.). Fitted to the front and rear of Intercity Express Train 800104, the kit will be trialled on a special test run from Swansea…