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    Tag: South Wales Metro

    Cardiff Bay Station

    Core Valley Lines electrification complete

    Transport for Wales has now finished electrifying the Core Valley Lines, a key part of the South Wales Metro and one of the UK’s most ambitious rail…
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    Katherine Tweedy 23 March, 2026
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    Overhead Line Equipment

    Thousands saved in cable damages thanks to hidden cameras in Wales

    Last year, two incidents of cable theft across Wales cost over £750,000 in repairs and cancellations, prompting Transport for Wales (TfW) to try a di…
    emma
    Emma Holden 29 January, 2026
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    - Transport for Wales (!)

    South Wales Metro System is 99% electrified

    99% of the South Wales Metro System is now able to run electric trains
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    Mark Wilson 11 December, 2025
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    South Wales Metro train

    Improved Late Night Connections for South Wales Metro

    From the 14th December, South Wales Metro services will run later, providing more services to open up travel options for customers.
    emma
    Emma Holden 26 November, 2025
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    King Charles III Taffs Well Depot

    Royal opening for new tram-train depot in South Wales

    The new depot at Taff's Well for the South Wales Metro was officially opened by His Majesty, King Charles III on 14 November.
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    Roger Smith 15 November, 2025
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    Pay as You go at Cardiff

    Transport for Wales Pay As You Go to be Expanded

    Since Transport for Wales launched its pay-as-you-go scheme in 2024, over £1.5 million journeys have been made using the technology.
    emma
    Emma Holden 17 October, 2025
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    South Africa Minister of Transport visits Taffs Well

    Transport for Wales get visit from South Africa’s Minister of Transport

    Transport for Wales' South Wales Metro depot welcomed South Africa’s Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy.
    emma
    Emma Holden 15 October, 2025
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    Transformation of the Rhymney Line. // Credit Transport for Wales

    Six-week closure of South Wales line for electrification work

    An intensive eight-month programme to transform and electrify the Rhymney Valley railway line is making significant progress.
    rogersmith
    Roger Smith 16 July, 2025
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    Transport for Wales May 2025 timetable changes. // Credit: Transport for Wales

    70% of all services in Wales to be operated by new trains from start of new timetable

    From the start of the new timetable on Sunday, 18th May, 70% of all Transport for Wales services will be operated by new trains.
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    Roger Smith 12 May, 2025
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    Aerial view of the Cardiff Bay line. // Credit:

    South Wales railway line to close for two weeks

    As part of the electrification of the line from Cardiff Queen Street to Cardiff Bay, for two weeks starting on 10th May, there will be no trains on th…
    rogersmith
    Roger Smith 8 May, 2025
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