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Opportunity to Meet the TrawsCymru Manager
14 Aug

Opportunity to Meet the TrawsCymru Manager

Bus Users Cymru is delighted to announce that we have organised a series of special on line ‘Your Bus Matters’ events over the next few weeks, with key managers responsible for planning and delivering the Welsh Government’s TrawsCymru bus network across Wales. 
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31 Jul

Transport for Wales launch public survey

Transport for Wales (TfW) is asking the public to take part in a survey that can help with future transport planning.
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27 Jul

NAT Group to launch new bus service for Cardiff and extend current X8 route

A brand-new bus route connecting Capital Retail Park and Cardiff City Stadium with Pengam Green (Tesco) via Ocean Way and Grangetown will launch in September, operated by NAT Group.
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24 Jul

Welsh Government guidance on the mandatory use of face coverings on public transport from Monday 27th July

Guidance on the use of face coverings, exemptions, proof of exemptions and how the requirement is being enforced.
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19 Jul

Essential transformational railway works for new South Wales Metro to begin

Transport for Wales will move forward with their plans to deliver the South Wales Metro in early August, making it easier, quicker and more convenient for passengers to travel in South Wales.
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06 Jul

Major redecoration work begins at Cardiff Central station as part of Transport for Wales’ Station Improvement Vision

Trio Building Contractors will deliver the work, which will include additional safety measures to help protect passengers against Covid-19.
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03 Jul

Stagecoach launches new smartphone ‘Busy Bus’ indicator to help customers plan journeys

The new feature is part of a range of extra safety measures to help customers feel confident when travelling on board Stagecoach services.
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01 Jul

Cardiff Bus adds capacity feature to live tracking system on website and app

Passengers can now see how busy the bus they’re waiting for is before it arrives.
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Cardiff’s first Demand Responsive Transport scheme launches June 29th
26 Jun

Cardiff’s first Demand Responsive Transport scheme launches June 29th

Cardiff will be trialing its very first Demand Response Transport (DRT) scheme where passengers can book bus journeys remotely, and schedules are altered according to demand.
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Transform Cymru’s sustainable transport vision for a post-lockdown Wales
25 Jun

Transform Cymru’s sustainable transport vision for a post-lockdown Wales

Transform Cymru is promoting an inclusive vision where communities across Wales are connected through a sustainable, affordable and safe transport network meeting the needs of passengers of all ages, backgrounds and ability.
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Road closures in Cardiff City Centre - Castle Street and Mill Lane
22 Jun

Road closures in Cardiff City Centre - Castle Street and Mill Lane

Castle Street and Mill Lane will be closed to all traffic, from 12 Noon on Sunday, June 21st until further notice.
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New X7 Chepstow to Bristol service starting on Monday 15th June 2020
18 Jun

New X7 Chepstow to Bristol service starting on Monday 15th June 2020

NAT Group, in partnership with TrawsCymru and Monmouthshire Council, have announced plans to continue the ‘Severn Express’ bus route, which is an existing bus route that operates between Chepstow and Bristol via Cribbs Causeway and Clifton.
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Trains travel on electric power from London to Cardiff for the first time
12 Jun

Trains travel on electric power from London to Cardiff for the first time

Network Rail has finished work on upgrading the Severn Tunnel, and now passengers can travel on a fully electric railway from Cardiff and Newport, through the Severn Tunnel and onwards to Bristol and Swindon, the Thames Valley and London Paddington.
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Traveline Cymru Sponsors Wales Transport Awards 2020
10 Jun

Traveline Cymru Sponsors Wales Transport Awards 2020

Traveline Cymru proud to sponsor Wales Transport Awards 
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Transport for Wales 'Travel Safer' Campaign
05 Jun

Transport for Wales 'Travel Safer' Campaign

Transport for Wales has put together 5 key principles in their ‘Travel Safer’ campaign, to advise travellers on how best to keep themselves safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Traveline Cymru celebrates “exceptional” customer service results
18 May

Traveline Cymru celebrates “exceptional” customer service results

Customer feedback suggested that staff helpfulness, accuracy of information and ease of use were among the reasons users rated the bilingual service highly.
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Transport for Wales reveals rainbow tribute to key workers on its services
13 May

Transport for Wales reveals rainbow tribute to key workers on its services

Transport for Wales has revealed the first batch of trains that will have rainbow stickers as a tribute to all those fellow key workers helping in the fight against Covid19.
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Traveline Cymru board member shortlisted for Womenspire Award
30 Apr

Traveline Cymru board member shortlisted for Womenspire Award

A Traveline Cymru board member has been recognised for her ‘remarkable accomplishments’ by gender equality charity Chwarae Teg.
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Stagecoach in South Wales celebrate Captain Thomas Moore’s 100th birthday with a tribute to him, the NHS and key workers
30 Apr

Stagecoach in South Wales celebrate Captain Thomas Moore’s 100th birthday with a tribute to him, the NHS and key workers

Stagecoach in South Wales has replaced its ‘not in service’ messages on the bus fleet in Merthyr Tydfil depot to read ‘Happy Birthday Captain Tom’ with the service number 100.
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New ‘rail to refuge’ scheme offers free train travel to women fleeing domestic abuse
13 Apr

New ‘rail to refuge’ scheme offers free train travel to women fleeing domestic abuse

Women fleeing domestic abuse can apply for free train travel to refuge accommodation, through Women’s Aid’s new ‘rail to refuge’ scheme, supported by Southeastern and Great Western Railway.
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