New electric trains for Wales
Transport for Wales is introducing new electric trains on passenger services to Merthyr, Aberdare and Treherbert lines, which makes the total number of brand-new electric trains in service daily to 19.
The new trial-mode Class 756 trains will provide 50 per cent more capacity and improved accessibility, including level boarding. Part of the Welsh government's £800 million investment in new trains, they will be introduced after a successful second trial on the Cortyon line earlier this year. For the time, this line will also have a Sunday service from December.
Cabinet secretary for transport and North Wales, Ken Skates said: "I am delighted that we are introducing more brand-new electric trains on the core valleys lines to deliver Better Transport for Wales.
"The Class 756s state-of-the-art trains are transforming travel for passengers with faster and more frequent services as well as greater capacity, comfort, and improved accessibility.
"This is another significant milestone on our mission to upgrade the Core Valley Lines and deliver a turn-up-and-go metro service."
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