A rail network fit for Wales’ future
Changes happening now in Wales
Below are press releases from rail companies in Wales promoting changes and improvements happening in the area.
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New Ticket Machines and Smartcards for Transport for WalesTransport for Wales (TfW) has started installing new ticket vending machines and operating smartcards on many of their...
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Network Rail and Cycling UK launch partnershipAs government guidance around returning to the workplace comes into effect, a new YouGov study commissioned by Network Rail...
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Nationwide scheme to boost disabled people’s confidenceAll of Britain’s rail companies are now recognising Sunflower lanyards and cards so that passengers with non-visible...
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Transport for Wales Delivers on SustainabilityTransport for Wales (TfW) has published its first Sustainable Development Annual Update, highlighting the key achievements...
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Hitachi Rail and Hyperdrive agreement opens way for battery trainsHitachi Rail and Hyperdrive Innovation have signed an exclusive agreement to develop battery packs to power zero-emission...
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Train companies publish 'safer travel pledgeAhead of major timetable uplift, rail companies release the 8 ways they are ensuring people can travel safely… and how...
Big Changes in 2020
Passengers, communities and businesses in Wales will benefit from big changes happening on our railway.
Trains
- £40 million train refurbishment programme in 2020 on Transport for Wales trains
Stations, tracks, depots
- In 2020 a new station will open at Bow Street on the Cambrian Line, connecting a new community to the rail network
- More than 200 ticket machines will be installed at stations, along with Wi-Fi
Communities
- From January 2020, Transport for Wales will offer free travel for children under the age of 11, as well as under-16s on off-peak services when accompanied by a fare paying adult
- A new Transport for Wales Railcard will save 18 year-olds 50% on all fares
- In 2020 three new Community Rail Partnerships will be launched across South and West Wales
Major upgrade work
- Electrification of the South Wales Mainline to Cardiff by January 2020 means for the first time, Intercity Express trains can run between London and Cardiff on electricity, cutting journey times for passengers
- 2020 work will start on renewing Grade II listed Barmouth Viaduct, which provides a critical link for passengers travelling across Mid and North West Wales
People across Wales support rail companies’ proposals for change
The rail industry recognise the need for big changes, that's why together we submitted proposals for a radical alternative to the current franchising system to the independently-chaired Williams review looking into the future of Britain's railway. We proposed for a more customer focussed, joined-up and accountable railway.
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What big changes do you want?
Rail companies are calling for big changes but what matters to you?
