Two thirds of Welsh rail journeys are on new trains
Thanks to an £800 million investment package from the Welsh government, more than two thirds of passenger journeys in Wales are on new and improved trains. They are roomier, with better seating, modern air conditioning, power sockets, Wi-Fi, and live travel information screens for passengers
More than half of these new trains are in action on Welsh and Border tracks, with more to come later this year.
On a visit to the CAF depot where some of these new trains are made, cabinet secretary for transport and North Wales, Ken Skates, said: “This is a significant milestone on our mission to transform our railways.
“These brand-new, modern trains are transforming passenger experiences on Wales and the Border lines with faster and more frequent services thanks to our unprecedented £800 million investment.
“The future for rail in Wales is looking bright and I’m excited to bring you more good news as we continue to bring more and more new trains into service and encourage more people back on the train.”
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