South Wales Metro System is 99% electrified
99% of the South Wales Metro System is now able to run electric trains
Tag: Valley Lines
Electric wires go live on South Wales railway line
A major step towards the electrification of the South Wales Valley Lines took place this week as the electricity wires were switched on. This is…
Royal opening for new tram-train depot in South Wales
The new depot at Taff's Well for the South Wales Metro was officially opened by His Majesty, King Charles III on 14 November.
Numerous Cable Theft Incidents Along South Wales Valley Lines
Significant disruption and repairs costing over three-quarters of a million pounds have been caused by increasing cable thefts along the South Wales V…
Wales and Borders’ railway workers win performance gongs
Wales and Borders rail workers have received two prestigious awards, for delivering mproved performance over the last year.
Concept images revealed for transformed Cardiff Central station
Plans are being prepared to transform Cardiff Central to become part of an integrated transport hub in the city centre known as Metro Central.
Better rail / bus connections for South Wales town could see three buildings demolished
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has submitted a planning application to improve Lower High Street in the town.
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…
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.
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.