Book Review: Canton Depot by Martin Bray
This book illustrates locomotives at Cardiff Canton during its time as a diesel locomotive maintenance depot from 1964 until its closure in 2004.
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Britain’s first Tri-mode trains enter service in Wales
On 18 November, tri-mode trains started operating passenger services on part of the South Wales Metro, the first time such trains had run in the UK.
New train service will link Wales, England and Scotland for first time
455 miles and 22 stations will be connected thanks to a new service from CrossCountry. The service, described by CrossCountry as the first of its…
Devon railway line reopens after points failure
UPDATE: Trains are now running normally again A points failure at Exeter St Davids has blocked all lines, and is causing major disruption across the…
South Wales railway line set for two week closure
Transport for Wales is increasing the pace of engineering work on the Coryton line to prepare it for electrification in early November.
Extra trains for Cardiff Half Marathon
Transport for Wales will be helping runners taking part in next month’s Cardiff Half Marathon with extra services arriving in Cardiff in plenty of t…
Number of South Wales railway line closures announced
Work on the South Wales Metro project will continue this Autumn, but Transport for Wales is urging passengers to check before travelling due to route …
Cardiff Central and Cardiff Bay to be linked by new Tramway
Cardiff Central to be linked to Cardiff Bay for the first time, as plans for a new tramway are published
Tasty treats for your pooch onboard Welsh trains
Transport for Wales (TfW) has launched a new menu of dog treats, which it believes is the first on the UK rail network.
Extra trains to run for fans heading to Wales v Turkey
Transport for Wales has announced that they will be running extra trains for fans heading to Cardiff this Friday.