Railfuture Wales welcomes the recent planning appln for the Hendre Lakes site between Cardiff & Newport which includes a four platform station on the main rail line and will offer new rail travel opportunities to eastern Cardiff. cardiffhendrelakes.com/planning-appli…

I recently participated in a Sherman Theatre / Theatr y Sherman project to write a love letter to Cardiff as part of its Heart of Cardiff season. It has been recorded with other letters and can be heard here. My letter starts at 08m45s. A privilege to take part. heartofcardiff.co.uk/your-cardiff-e…

It's a significant week in the history of Welsh rail as the Welsh Govt/TfW takes over responsibility for the operation of rail passenger services. Railfuture Wales supports this change and wishes the new operator success in transforming Welsh rail.

Great news today with the reopening of Bow Street station near Aberystwyth which provides new opportunities for sustainable travel in Ceredigion. Railfuture Wales supports this further step towards providing Wales with the rail network it deserves. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-…

Railfuture Wales is pleased to see the Welsh Govt provide financial backing for the proposed Global Centre of Rail Excellence at Onllwyn near Neath. This, matched with UK govt funding, will help bring a world leading train testing facility to Wales.

I am quoted in a comprehensive BBC news piece about Welsh rail recovery post Covid but said the current network was not financially sustainable if present use levels continue long term Railfuture Wales . bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-…

The changes to Britain's rail system announced today are a nudge in the right direction towards better services for passengers & value for taxpayers. However Railfuture Wales believes there remain too many unanswered qus to decide if the impact in Wales will be + long term.

I have seen two positive signs in the past 24 hours that rail usage is returning to 'normal'. A national TV ad inviting people to 'Return to Rail' and having an on train ticket check on a TfW Rail service. Both should help boost operator income which Railfuture Wales welcomes.

The start of a new service this week by Trafnidiaeth Cymru Trenau Transport for Wales Rail to provide direct trains from the Ebbw Vale branch (Cross Keys) to Newport is welcomed by Railfuture Wales, the 1st direct trains since the 1960's. Let's hope track doubling to allow the trains to run to E Vale town is ready soon.

Great news today: Cardiff Council has given planning permission for a new four platform station on the mainline between Cardiff & Newport, called Cardiff Parkway. This is very welcomed by Railfuture Wales. Target opening in 2024.

There has been a slight delay in the printing of the latest Railfuture Wales Rail Wales magazine but the next issue should arrive on your doormat this week. In the meantime it can be read here railfuturewales.org.uk/newsletters/Ra…

Coming soon! Tune in to BBC Radio Wales, Friday 27th May at 6.30pm. bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

The decision by the Welsh Govt to not spend its scarce money on reopening the Holyhead-Cardiff air route is welcome by Railfuture Wales. The direct N Wales to Cardiff/Newport two hourly rail service is better for the environment and has a fraction of the carbon emissions.

The next issue of Rail Wales posted to Railfuture Wales members should be delivered in the first half of next week. Look out for pithy comment on the Fishguard ferry rail link and ticket splitting, and the latest Railfuture Wales news.

🚇South Wales Metro Timetable change {Thread} From 2 June, timetables on the Merthyr, Aberdare, Treherbert, Rhymney, City and Coryton lines will be updated. ℹ️ news.tfw.wales/news/june-2024…

I was interviewed at 7.51 am on Sky News today about the new timetable starting on the Cardiff Valleys rail network on June 2nd. Railfuture Wales welcomes the many additional services which will operate and looks forward to the start of electric trains in 2025.

A decision is expected soon on the long delayed Cardiff Parkway new rail station. Railfuture Wales supports this essential piece of proposed infrastructure. business-live.co.uk/economic-devel…

Railfuture Wales committee member Dylan Wilson-Lewis appeared on the channel 4 series 'Abandoned Railways From Above' on 12 October. channel4.com/programmes/aba… Dylan is vice chair of Traws Link Cymru which seeks to reopen the Aberystwyth-carmarthen line.

I was interviewed on BBC Wales Today on 18Oct to provide a Railfuture Wales comment on TfW Rail's performance. This can be seen on YouTube here …ea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://y…

A historic week for Welsh rail with the start of the first electric trains operated by a Wales based rail company and UK's first tri-mode (electric/battery/diesel) trains. Railfuture Wales congratulates TfW on reaching this landmark