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 different approach.

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Electric wires go live on South Wales railway line A major step towards the electrification of the South Wales Valley Lines took place this week as the electricity wires were switched on. This is a major step forward and now allows Tri-mode trains to be introduced on the line to Rhymney. It follows on from engineering work on the…

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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.

They are due to start operation next year, and will transform transport across South Wales. www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/royal-opening-fo... #cardiff #SouthWalesMetro #TaffSWell #tram #TransportForWales #ValleyLines #video #wales

Concept images revealed for transformed Cardiff Central station Plans are being prepared to transform Cardiff Central to become part of an integrated transport hub in the city centre known as Metro Central.

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Better rail / bus connections for South Wales town could see three buildings demolished Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has submitted a planning application to improve Lower High Street in the town.

The application includes the demolition of three buildings. www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/better-rail-bus-... #MerthyrTydfil #SouthWalesMetro #TransportForWales #ValleyLines