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TfW seeks cover after loss of ‘Sprinters’ in train fire

Transport for Wales says rail services will continue to be affected “for the rest of 2022”, following a train fire near Craven Arms in Shropshire on May 22.

2 Jun

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Welsh government funds hydrogen study

A four-month feasibility study into introducing hydrogen trains to the Transport for Wales network is under way.

15 Mar

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TfW poised to take over Barry railway depot

The sale to Transport for Wales of a disused railway depot in Barry is expected to be completed by the end of March.

12 Mar

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TfW Class 197s authorised for duty

Twenty two-car and 12 three-car Class 197 diesel multiple units were authorised for passenger use on Transport for Wales services

27 Jan

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Stadler FLIRTS for Wales begin testing

The first Class 756 & Class 231 Fast Light Inter-city and Regional Trains (FLIRTs) being built by Stadler for TfW have gone on test in Switzerland

4 Aug

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First of Class 197s on test for Transport for Wales

Testing has begun on the first Transport for Wales Class 197s

31 May

Transport for Wales dispensed with its Class 175 units earlier this year

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Wales and Borders franchise back in public ownership

“Bringing the rail franchise into public control will help secure this better future for passengers" - Welsh Government

8 Feb

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Pacers continue in traffic in 2021

Fifteen Class 143s receive permission to continue in traffic until May, despite not being fully accessible

4 Jan

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Dispensation extension for EMR HSTs and Welsh Pacers

Government extends dispensation for non-compliant Pacers and HSTs to remain in traffic until December 31

4 Aug

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Spring debut targeted for Welsh FLEX bi-modes

Heavily-delayed bi-mode trains finally set for passenger introduction

20 Feb

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PICTURES: Fully-accessible Class 153 in traffic with Transport for Wales

TfW Class 153 in traffic with fully accessible interior

18 Nov

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COVER STORY: DfT pressured over old fleets as disability date looms

Still no date for accessibility dispensation as December 31 deadline looms

24 Oct

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TfW reveals Welsh £194m station upgrade plan

Transport for Wales plans upgrades for all Welsh stations

18 Sept

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Progress on new train fleets continues

Construction continues on even more new train fleets

27 Aug

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Class 37s to stay in Wales into 2020?

Transport for Wales looks for dispensation to enable Class 37-hauled trains to continue into next year

8 Aug

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Locomotive-hauled trains to cover Welsh stock shortfall

Class 37s to return to Valleys as TfW hunts for rolling stock cover

15 Apr

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Stadler trains confirmed for Transport for Wales

Stadler to build 71 trains for Transport for Wales

16 Aug

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FROM THE ARCHIVES: All-change in Wales…

RICHARD CLINNICK finds out what lies in store for passengers when the Keolis Amey joint venture takes over the Wales & Borders franchise this October.

24 Jul