Transport for Wales’ South Wales Metro depot welcomed South Africa’s Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy.

Barbara Creecy was hosted by TfW Chief Infrastructure Officer Dan Tipper and Policy Director Sam Hadley.

South African Department for Transportation’s Deputy Director General, Ngwako Makaepea, and members of the Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) were also present.

They were provided with a detailed insight into how the network is managed on a large scale.

The group made a trip on one of TfW’s new Class 756 trains and went on a tour around Taff’s Well depot.

Class 398 Tram trains were also out on show for the group to see ahead of being sent into service on the Core Valley Lines next year.

“It was an honour to welcome Barbara Creecy and her team to show the progress we are making on the South Wales Metro.

“It’s great to share Internationally how TfW, as a publicly-owned entity, is delivering a modern, sustainable, and reliable transport system for the people of Wales.”

Dan Tipper, TfW Chief Infrastructure Officer