The production team from Cynyrchiadau Twt Productions spent the day at Arriva Trains Wales Cardiff Canton depot looking at how Arriva keep their trains as clean as possible.

Every Arriva Trains Wales train will go through the wash when they come onto the depot, even it is for a quick refuelling.

Arriva Trains Wales’ Train Presentation Manager Craig Williams, Facilities Manager Ed Delahaye, Driver David Hugglestone, Trainer Kevin Branfield and Shunter Wesley Morris all worked to make sure the episode was a success and said they really enjoyed the experience.

What did the officials say?

Siwan Jobbins, from Cynyrchiadau Twt Productions, said:

“Young children are fascinated by trains. For this series, we were keen to show what happens to trains after their journey – the bit the public doesn’t get to see: cleaning; washing; re-fuelling etc.

“Oli Wyn is a pre-school series aimed at kids for all abilities, including those on the autistic spectrum, who are fascinated by vehicles and how they work. It was therefore important for us to be allowed to film the process from beginning to end, showing all the leavers, buzzers, buttons and points pressed, pushed and pulled! The team at Canton depot couldn’t have been more patient and helpful. It was an absolute delight for us to film with them and we especially enjoyed the obvious warmth and camaraderie.”

Arriva Trains Wales’ Train Presentation Manager Craig Williams said:

“It was brilliant to welcome S4C to our depot to show them some of the work we do. The train wash plays a key role in making our trains look as good as possible for customers, but isn’t something the public would normally ever see. We really hope the children watching Oli Wyn will enjoy finding out how it all works and we look forward to seeing Oli again soon!”

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