An improved train timetable across Wales starts today.
The December timetable update on the Wales and Borders network
will offer more services, strengthen connections and help boost
the economy.
The new timetable includes a new additional hourly service
between Chester and Wrexham, an extra train in each direction
every day on the Heart of Wales line between Swansea and
Shrewsbury, three later last trains from Cardiff to Treherbert,
Aberdare and Merthyr Tydfil and a new hourly service on Sundays
on the Coryton line.
Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales, said: “Rail connectivity is absolutely vital in
driving prosperity.
“These changes will make a real difference to customers, who will
benefit from more services and greater connectivity.
This has been made possible by our £800m investment in
brand-new trains for the Wales and Borders network.
“Among the changes we will see the doubling of trains between
Wrexham and Chester and a later service from the capital to
valley communities.
“In South Wales, people will still be able to benefit from fairer
and simpler fares through TfW's Pay As You Go (PAYG) service on
these journeys. And of course with the beginning of the
introduction of PAYG in North Wales coming soon, more and more
people will get the opportunity to benefit from simpler
fares.”
To view the changes from Sunday 14 December visit - https://tfw.wales/service-status/timetables
Notes to editors
The additional train on the Heart of Wales was funded through the
2025-26 budget agreement with the leader of the Welsh Liberal
Democrats .
