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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Transport for Wales seeks advisory group members
Transport for Wales is seeking three volunteer Sustainable Development Advisory Group members to help guide the organisation...
Transport for Wales to launch Capacity Checker for social distancing
Transport for Wales is launching Capacity Checker, helping customers check before they travel which trains may have most space...
‘Poppies to Paddington’ operation for Remembrance Day
Swathes of poppy wreaths will be placed on Great Western Railway trains and carried to London Paddington station on...
Transformation of the Welsh transport network continues
In the context of the unprecedented challenges of Covid-19, Transport for Wales (TfW), Keolis and Amey have today taken the...
New technology for autumn in Wales
Transport for Wales and Network Rail are using creative new technology and innovation to help keep rail services running this...
Transport for Wales celebrates carbon footprint reduction
Transport for Wales is marking Clean Air Day by celebrating its achievements in reducing its carbon footprint as part of its...

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

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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.

Find out more about our Big Plan for change