Plaid Cymru councillors in Rhondda Cynon Taf have agreed to look closer at proposals that would see the Treherbert line extended to Tynewydd, and the Aberdare line extended to Hirwaun.
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Anglesey Central Railway faces pressure from alternative proposal
A proposal to restore the Anglesey Central Railway serving Llangefni and Amlwch has been challenged by renewed calls to convert the line to a traffic free route for walkers and
Continue readingCouncillors call for Pontrilas Parkway
Parish Councillors are campaigning to open a railway station at Pontrilas on the railway line between Hereford and Abergavenny. Click here for the article
Continue readingGovernment commits to progress West Wales Parkway plans
The government has committed to progress work on the proposed West Wales Parkway railway station in Felindre near Swansea. The station would be located near J46 of the M4 to
Continue readingMayor pushes forward Holywell Junction proposal
The mayor of Holywell is passionate about reopening Holywell Junction on the North Wales Coast Mainline near Flint. He is asking residents to complete a survey. The councillor has issued
Continue readingConsultation into welsh rail testing centre opens
Residents living near the open cast mine and coal washery in Onllwyn and Nant Helen at the head of the Dulais Valley have a chance to air their views on
Continue readingCardiff Crossrail proposals unveiled
A Transport Vision for Cardiff has been unveiled by the leader of Cardiff City Council. It includes a Circle Line and a Crossrail route, which would be operated by light
Continue readingBid for Magor feasibility study submitted
The campaign group for a railway station at Magor has submitted a bid for a feasibility study to the Welsh government. The group is looking to achieve progress as the
Continue readingFunding to explore Abertillery link
Blaenau Gwent Council has been allocated £3m to explore proposals to deliver a link between Abertillery and the Ebbw Vale railway line at Aberbeeg. Options for consideration include light rail
Continue readingWelsh Government joins partnership to deliver Cardiff Parkway
The Welsh Government has joined a partnership to deliver the next stage of work that will build a Cardiff Parkway railway station near St Mellon’s. Click here for the article
Continue readingLlanwern planning application expected to follow after stabling line approval
A planning application for a new park and ride station serving Llanwern is expected to be made after the approval of an application to create a new railway line that
Continue readingAberystwyth – Carmarthen rail report completed
A report into the technical feasibility of restoring the railway line between Aberystwyth and Carmarthen has been completed with the cost of rebuilding the route expected to be approximately £775m.
Continue readingBridge removal does not impact Anglesey rail aspirations
The removal of a railway bridge following an incident involving a large vehicle colliding with the bridge has not impacted a campaign groups plans to restore railway services on the
Continue readingFurther details about Llanwern station revealed
Further details about the proposed railway station at Llanwern have been revealed in a screening application to Newport City Council to determine if an Environmental Impact Assessment would be required
Continue readingMagor event demonstrates campaign progress
An event focused on the proposed Magor and Undy railway station has given over a hundred visitors the opportunity to provide feedback on the project. Speakers at the event offered
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