New Low-Emission shunters enter service in Wales
Three Zephir LOK 16.300 shunters have entered service at CELSA Steel UK in Cardiff. The shunters are expected to reduce emissions by around 40% and…
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Do Not Travel warning from Transport for Wales as 13 railway lines suspended
Transport for Wales is advising passengers not to travel today due to the effects of Storm Darragh. 13 railway lines have been fully suspended, and…
More rail services in Wales with December’s new timetable
Transport for Wales is to make major changes to its timetable in December, which will increase services at some stations and include later services fr…
Book Review: Canton Depot by Martin Bray
This book illustrates locomotives at Cardiff Canton during its time as a diesel locomotive maintenance depot from 1964 until its closure in 2004.
Britain’s first Tri-mode trains enter service in Wales
On 18 November, tri-mode trains started operating passenger services on part of the South Wales Metro, the first time such trains had run in the UK.
New train service will link Wales, England and Scotland for first time
455 miles and 22 stations will be connected thanks to a new service from CrossCountry. The service, described by CrossCountry as the first of its…
Devon railway line reopens after points failure
UPDATE: Trains are now running normally again A points failure at Exeter St Davids has blocked all lines, and is causing major disruption across the…
South Wales railway line set for two week closure
Transport for Wales is increasing the pace of engineering work on the Coryton line to prepare it for electrification in early November.
Extra trains for Cardiff Half Marathon
Transport for Wales will be helping runners taking part in next month’s Cardiff Half Marathon with extra services arriving in Cardiff in plenty of t…
Number of South Wales railway line closures announced
Work on the South Wales Metro project will continue this Autumn, but Transport for Wales is urging passengers to check before travelling due to route …