🚆😫 Stressed Commuters on Packed Welsh Train! 😫🚆
If you’ve ever tried commuting on the Ebbw Vale to Cardiff line during a weekday morning, you’ll know the struggle is real! Packed like sardines, these train services have become a daily test of patience. Just this Wednesday, tempers flared when frustrated passengers started shouting at each other to make space on the overcrowded 7.40am train. These scenes have become all too familiar on the two-carriage service, leaving many commuters feeling ignored.
One fed-up commuter, Alison Porter, continues to speak out after years of complaints to Transport for Wales about the inadequate service. “It’s the busiest service of the morning with only two carriages,” she said, sharing pictures of the crammed conditions. “People trying to board at Pye Corner couldn’t even find space to stand. I switched to the 8.40am train, but needed an earlier start this morning. The chaos was overwhelming!”
According to Transport for Wales, this sardine-situation stems from a temporary train shortage due to repair work. They assured commuters they are investing £800 million into new trains and are already upgrading services with fresh electric trains on other lines. New class 197 trains are being introduced, aiming to improve capacity soon. Apologies to passengers stuck with congested rides on older trains for now.
While the transformation is underway, commuters are hopeful for more space and less stress during their journeys. Fingers crossed for more carriages soon! 🤞
Stay safe and remember, a little kindness goes a long way while travelling! 😉
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