New earlier services for Cardiff Half Marathon runners
Runners competing in the Cardiff Half Marathon this October will be able to catch the train in for the start for the first time ever. More than 20,000 are expected to compete on 6 October. Traditionally the race has always…
Hitachi to help transform public transport in Wales
Transport for Wales has selected global company Hitachi to help digitally transform public transport within Wales, making it easier for customers to plan, book and pay for different modes of travel. Over the next five years, Hitachi will deliver a…
Trams set to return to Cardiff
Plans have been revealed for a brand-new tramway from Cardiff Central railway station to Cardiff Bay, connecting the two directly by rail for the first time. The first phase of Cardiff Crossrail, which is being delivered by Cardiff Council and…
Extra rail replacement buses laid on for Wales’ premier food festival
Extra rail replacement buses are being laid on to ensure one of Wales’ premier food festivals is a great success this year, despite the planned closure of the railway. On 21 and 22 September Abergavenny plays host to its annual…
Transport for Wales announce UK’s first dog treat menu
Transport for Wales (TfW) is pleased to announce the launch of a new dog treat menu – a UK first for the rail network. With the increasing popularity of dog-friendly destinations across the Wales and the Borders network, TfW has…
Additional bus services to run from new Cardiff Bus Interchange
An additional 14 bus services are now running from the new Cardiff Bus Interchange, as of Sunday 1 September. Cardiff Bus will introduce more services to travel to other parts of the city, while Newport bus will be joining Cardiff…
Transport for Wales tells customers to check before travelling amid South Wales Metro work
Transport for Wales is urging all customers to check before they travel as South Wales Metro works will impact services from next weekend. Transformation works will continue across the valley lines in preparation for the South Wales Metro and its…
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…
New services bring thousands of passengers to the Ebbw Vale line
MORE than 60,000 extra journeys have been made on the Ebbw Vale line since the launch of new services to Newport. A £70 million investment in infrastructure on the line was completed by Network Rail last year to allow an…
Rail revenue on the increase in Wales
More new trains, increased use of key bus services and innovation in ticketing are amongst some of the highlights in Transport for Wales’ annual report published today. The introduction of 46 brand-new trains across the Wales and Borders network and…