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Exhibits are prepared for display at new Aberystwyth museum

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March 22, 2024
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With days to go until the opening of the new Museum in Aberystwyth, the final preparations are being made

Government programme boosts 4G coverage in rural Wales

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March 20, 2024
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Several rural communities in Wales are now accessing fast and reliable 4G mobile coverage thanks to the UK government’s Shared Rural Network initiative to tackle poor connectivity in remote areas. The first of 86 planned 4G mobile masts have been…

Consultation opens over Transport for Wales Class 153s

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March 19, 2024
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A consultation has opened regarding modifications to Transport for Wales’ fleet of Class 153 trains. 153307, 153318, 153331, 153352, 153968, 153972 could be converted into Active Travel Vehicles. All trains would be reclassified to Class 153/5s followi…

Book Review: Milford Haven and Neyland Branches by John Hodge

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March 17, 2024
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This book describes the West Wales branches from Clarbeston Road via Haverfordwest and Johnston to Milford Haven and Neyland.

WATCH: Drone footage shows extent of damage caused by Shropshire landslip

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March 15, 2024
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On 8 March a landslip between Oakengates and Wellington closed the line but is expected to reopen by the Easter bank holiday weekend.

Plans unveiled to run new direct Wrexham to London trains

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March 14, 2024
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Alstom, mainly known in the UK for its train manufacturing business, has plans to run an open access train operation providing a service from Wrexham to London Euston.

Staffordshire railway to recreate last steam-hauled Cambrian Coast Express

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March 12, 2024
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The Churnet Valley Railway is holding an event to recreate the last steam-hauled hauled Cambrian Coast Express from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth.

Shropshire trains cancelled as landslip closes railway line

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March 12, 2024
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Network Rail are on site carrying out emergency repairs to the railway line after a landslip closed the railway.

Great Western Railway to run extra trains for Six Nations rugby match

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March 8, 2024
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Great Western Railway will run 52 trains having more than 27,000 seats for Sunday’s Six Nations rugby match between Wales and France.

Additional trains to run for Wales Euro 2024 play-off games

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March 7, 2024
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Transport for Wales has announced that it will add extra capacity and later trains to its services for the Wales men’s team’s Euro 2024 play-off games.