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In Pictures: Welsh Tram-Trains in their new home

Earlier this month we brought you photos of the delivery of one of the Stadler built Tram-Trains which are set to enter service from later this year on Cardiff Metro services. A number of the vehicles have now arrived in … Continue reading

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In Pictures: Tram-Train delivery to Wales

As part of the major investment in improving railway services in Wales, Transport for Wales are receiving a fleet of 36 Citylink tram-trains. These are being built by Stadler in Valencia, Spain before being delivered to the UK and after … Continue reading

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In Pictures: South Wales Metro

Usually when we head to Wales on these pages its to the north to take a look at the Great Orme Tramway or the Llandudno & Colwyn Bay Tramway Society’s no. 7, but at the other end of the country … Continue reading

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First Tram-Train for South Wales arrives

Transport for Wales are celebrating after the delivery of the first of 36 Citylink Tram-Trains arrived at the new Taff’s Well Depot. Arriving by road the vehicle – to be designated class 398 – arrived overnight on Tuesday 21st March.

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South Wales tram-train vehicles start to take shape

We don’t mention it that much but in the next few years South Wales will be home to another Metro style service – the first in Wales – with the upgrading of the South Wales Metro service. In order to … Continue reading

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Building work begins on depot for Cardiff tram-trains

The UK’s second fleet of tram-trains will soon have a home to call their own with work having now commenced on building a depot at Taff’s Well in Cardiff. 36 Citylink tram-trains are on order from Stadler for use on … Continue reading

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Plans unveiled for tram line in Cardiff

Ambitious plans for a crosscity tram line in Cardiff have been unveiled by the Council as part of a £1 billion project to transform how people travel around the Welsh capital. This plan is completely separate the previously announced South … Continue reading

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On street tram services for Cardiff as part of new rail franchise?

A story which has gone under the radar slightly was part of the announcement of the new rail franchise for Wales – a tram-train service including on street running and four new stops. Very little detail has actually been released … Continue reading

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