π Exciting News for Commuters in Wales! π


Big changes are coming to rail timetables from December 14th, enhancing your travel experience across Wales and the Borders! Transport for Wales is determined to boost community connections, support the night-time economy, and offer you even more travel opportunities. Hereβs whatβs new:

π **Chester and Wrexham** will see a new hourly service, doubling the frequency to two trains per hour.
π **Heart of Wales Line** welcomes a new midday train in each direction between Shrewsbury and Swansea, now five trains daily!
π **Sundays Just Got Better** with an hourly service between Coryton and Penarth, thanks to the extension of the Cardiff-Penarth services.
π **Late Night Travel Fridays**βthree later last trains from Cardiff to Treherbert, Aberdare, and Merthyr Tydfil. Perfect for a night out!
π New stops for the daily 11:23 service between Cardiff and Holyhead, including Craven Arms and Church Stretton.
π Early risers, rejoice! From Mondays to Saturdays, catch the 05:54 Bidston to Wrexham General train and the 05:37 Bridgend to Cardiff service.
π Commuters, thereβs an earlier departure from Cardiff to Milford Haven at 07:21 to better suit your schedule.
π The Cardiff to Gloucestershire service extends to Cheltenham Spa, increasing your travel options.
π New late-night Saturday train at 23:23 from Cardiff to Hereford, and extended routes on the Cambrian Line ensure better connectivity.
π§ These changes mark another step in providing a regular, reliable, and customer-friendly rail service across Wales. Whether it’s the new hourly service or refreshed Heart of Wales line, these updates are crafted to benefit communities across the region.
Get ready to travel with ease and efficiency, all thanks to the Β£800m investment in brand-new trains! Stay tuned for more updates and get set to explore Wales like never before! π
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