Passengers are being urged to check for the latest information before travelling as a number of routes will be closed tomorrow due to the impact of Storm Ciaran. There will be no services on the Heart of Wales line between Swansea and Shrewsbury or the Conwy Valley line between Llandudno and Blaenau Ffestiniog on Thursday 2 November. On the Cambrian line an amended timetable will be in place … [Read more...]
Welsh rail chaos this week after trains catch fire
Wales' train services face days of disruption this week after 100 cancellations on friday. The Class 175 locomotives were pulled out of service after a series of fires caused by mechanical defects and there is insufficient rolling stock to replace them. Transport for Wales said the services were withdrawn for safety reasons to protect users but the extent of the review and maintentance will … [Read more...]