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Transport for Wales revolutionises training with virtual reality technology

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  • August 31, 2025
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Transport for Wales (TfW) has revolutionised the training of its front-line staff with new, cutting-edge virtual reality training technology.

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Changes to Cambrian Line trains for 16 days

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  • March 3, 2025
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Network Rail will be working to complete a range of work on the Cambrian Line during a 16-day period. Engineers will be carrying out track…

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More rail services in Wales with December’s new timetable

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  • November 23, 2024
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Transport for Wales is to make major changes to its timetable in December, which will increase services at some stations and include later services from Cardiff Central and Swansea.

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More rail services in Wales with December’s new timetable

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  • November 23, 2024
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Transport for Wales is to make major changes to its timetable in December, which will increase services at some stations and include later services from Cardiff Central and Swansea.

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58,000 extra journeys for Wrexham – Bidston line

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  • October 1, 2024
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Punctuality improvements see passenger numbers rise on the Wrexham to Bidston line

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Pembroke holiday goers to see new trains in service

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  • June 12, 2024
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Class 197 trains have begun operating between Swansea / Carmarthen and Pembroke Dock this week. Passengers can look forward to travelling on the new trains to holiday hot spots like Tenby and Saundersfoot, with the majority of services using a three-ca…

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South Wales railway line welcomes new trains

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  • April 23, 2024
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New class 197 DMUs enter service on the Ebbw Vale Line

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Improved punctuality on North Wales line says Transport for Wales

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  • April 8, 2024
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Since a new timetable was introduced last December on the Borderlands line, there are more train services on the line each day than ever before.

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New trains introduced on South Wales railway line

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  • February 19, 2024
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New Class 197 trains are being introduced from today, Monday, 19 February, on train services to Maesteg in the Llynfi Valley of South Wales.

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