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All train doors at Birmingham New Street to close 40 seconds before departures

Network Rail has made the change in agreement with all train operators in a bid to keep services at Birmingham New Street on time

Network Rail 13 Nov

Cambrian Line crash near Talerddig and Llanbrynmair with 158841, left, and 158824, right

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Sanders blocked on '158' that slid through Talerddig loop and down gradient before head-on collision, RAIB reports

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has found the sanders were blocked on the Transport for Wales Class 158 that failed to stop at Talerddig loop before colliding head-on with another TfW unit

Transport for Wales 5 Nov

The Transport for Wales services after the collision between Talerddig and Llanbrynmair on Monday October 20

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How the Mid Wales train collision has all the hallmarks of autumn grip problems and is reminiscent of Salisbury

Phil Haigh explains how low adhesion affects trains in autumn, and looks at the fallout from the similar collision at Salisbury back in 2021

Transport for Wales 4 Nov

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'158' unit hit in Cambrian Line collision was once damaged in level crossing incident

One of Transport for Wales' Class 158 units involved in the collision between Talerddig and Llanbrynmair has previously hit a vehicle on a level crossing

Transport for Wales 30 Oct

Network Rail and Transport for Wales teams separating the two 158 units at Talerddig after Monday's crash

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Reopening date for Cambrian Line announced as trains involved in collision are removed

Train services are due to resume along the Cambrian Line on Monday following this week's crash between Talerddig and Llanbrynmair

Transport for Wales 25 Oct

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Mid-Wales train crash: Poor rail adhesion found on track approaching site of head-on collision

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has said wheel/rail adhesion was "relatively low" on the approach to the scene of Monday's fatal collision

RAIB 23 Oct

The two Class 158 units after colliding between Talerddig and Llanbrynmair. Photo by Dan Jones

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'Safety is my top priority': Louise Haigh vows to learn from mid-Wales train crash

Rail industry leaders have expressed their sympathy after a man in his 60s died following Monday's train crash between Talerddig and Llanbrynmair

crash 23 Oct

A Transport for Wales Class 197 at Chester

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Transport for Wales records biggest year-on-year increase in passenger numbers

Passenger numbers on TfW services rose 27% between April 2023 and April 2024

Transport for Wales 18 Oct

Cardiff Crossrail phrase one. The Urbanists.

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Public consultation launched for Cardiff Crossrail project

Cardiff residents are invited to have their say on a brand-new tram system connecting Cardiff Central Station and Cardiff Bay.

Transport for Wales 17 Sept

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Ex-Transport for Wales Class 175s heading to Great Western Railway?

The Department for Transport looks set to approve the transfer of the Angel Trains Class 175 fleet for use by Great Western Railway.

Class 175 13 Sept

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TfW chooses Hitachi to unify public transport booking in Wales

Transport for Wales (TfW) has selected Hitachi to help connect public transport journeys within Wales through a single app, making it easier for customers to plan, book and pay for different modes of travel.

Wales 11 Sept

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New Class 197s contribute to Ebbw Vale line and TfW success

The Ebbw Vale railway line has seen a significant surge in passenger numbers since the introduction of direct services to Newport earlier this year.

TfW 5 Aug

Transport for Wales Class 67 loco hauling Mark 4 carriages at Hereford station, July 2024

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TfW and Network Rail cut journey times between Manchester and Cardiff

Passengers travelling between Cardiff, Manchester and Holyhead are set to enjoy quicker journeys thanks to a collaborative effort between Network Rail and Transport for Wales (TfW).

TfW 1 Aug

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TfW Class 756 tri-mode at Rail Live 2023

A version of Stadler’s new tri-mode will be among the main rolling stock attractions for visitors to Europe’s largest outdoor rail exhibition, Rail Live

28 Apr

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A “landmark day” in Wales as ‘197s’ officially launched

Transport for Wales has promised a “transformation” of services across the country, following the official launch of its new Class 197 fleet.

3 Feb

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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

Transport for Wales - Page 2

All train doors at Birmingham New Street to close 40 seconds before departures

Sanders blocked on '158' that slid through Talerddig loop and down gradient before head-on collision, RAIB reports

How the Mid Wales train collision has all the hallmarks of autumn grip problems and is reminiscent of Salisbury

'158' unit hit in Cambrian Line collision was once damaged in level crossing incident

Reopening date for Cambrian Line announced as trains involved in collision are removed

Mid-Wales train crash: Poor rail adhesion found on track approaching site of head-on collision

'Safety is my top priority': Louise Haigh vows to learn from mid-Wales train crash

Transport for Wales records biggest year-on-year increase in passenger numbers

Public consultation launched for Cardiff Crossrail project

Ex-Transport for Wales Class 175s heading to Great Western Railway?

TfW chooses Hitachi to unify public transport booking in Wales

New Class 197s contribute to Ebbw Vale line and TfW success

TfW and Network Rail cut journey times between Manchester and Cardiff