News

2023

Cheaper bus travel within Rhondda Cynon Taf this December
06 Nov

Cheaper bus travel within Rhondda Cynon Taf this December

The Council is pleased to announce that a £1 maximum single fare for all bus journeys that start and end in Rhondda Cynon Taf will be applied for the whole of December 2023 – providing cheaper travel this festive period. 
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Changes to TrawsCymru T2 and T3 services announced
02 Nov

Changes to TrawsCymru T2 and T3 services announced

New timetables for the TrawsCymru T2 and T3 bus services have been announced by Transport for Wales (TfW), as part of a series of changes to both services aimed at improving connections across the TrawsCymru network to meet passenger needs. 
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TfW route closures due to Storm Ciaran
01 Nov

TfW route closures due to Storm Ciaran

Passengers are being urged to check for the latest information before travelling as a number of routes will be closed tomorrow (November 2) due to the impact of Storm Ciaran.
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Take the easy road…
30 Oct

Take the easy road…

You might think that traveling by car is the easiest way to get around but there’s lots of reasons why travelling by bus is actually the easy road.
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Don’t forget to verify your mytravelpass
27 Oct

Don’t forget to verify your mytravelpass

If you use the TrawsCymu app to purchase your tickets and have a mytravelpass, from Monday 30 October you will need to verify your travel pass in the app to prove your eligibility to purchase ‘mytravelpass 16-21’ discount tickets.
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Changes to Barmouth rail replacement service
25 Oct

Changes to Barmouth rail replacement service

Transport for Wales (TfW) has announced changes to its rail replacement service in Barmouth due to road closures beginning in early November.
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Plans for five new railway stations in South East Wales and more cross-border services
16 Oct

Plans for five new railway stations in South East Wales and more cross-border services

Transport for Wales’ ambitious plans to improve public transport move one step closer, with public consultation on designs for five new railway stations in South East Wales and new train services launched today.
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One bus ticket for the whole of North Wales extended
28 Sep

One bus ticket for the whole of North Wales extended

The 1Bws ticket available for bus services across North Wales now offers a one price weekly ticket as well as daily.
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Travel advice – 30 September and 4 October
25 Sep

Travel advice – 30 September and 4 October

The train drivers' union ASLEF has announced strike action at 16 train operating companies (TOCs) in England on Saturday 30 September and Wednesday 4 October and a ban on overtime from Monday 2 October to Friday 6 October.
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Road closures for the Cardiff Half Marathon on October 1st
25 Sep

Road closures for the Cardiff Half Marathon on October 1st

With the Cardiff Half Marathon taking place on Sunday, October 1st, the city is expected to be exceptionally busy, so residents and visitors are advised to plan and leave plenty of time for their journey.
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Catch the bus with 50% off selected TrawsCymru tickets this September
18 Sep

Catch the bus with 50% off selected TrawsCymru tickets this September

To celebrate Catch the Bus Month this September, Transport for Wales (TfW) is making sustainable bus travel easier by offering 50% off first-time TrawsCymru app purchases on selected TrawsCymru routes.
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Dolwyddelan extension for Conwy fflecsi service
11 Sep

Dolwyddelan extension for Conwy fflecsi service

Dolwyddelan residents will now benefit from improved transport connections following an extension to the Dyffryn Conwy fflecsi service, Transport for Wales has confirmed.
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The Tour of Britain is officially returning to Caerphilly County Borough on Sunday 10th September
06 Sep

The Tour of Britain is officially returning to Caerphilly County Borough on Sunday 10th September

Caerphilly Town Centre and the surrounding area will require longer closures to facilitate with the additional laps of Caerphilly Mountain and to also accommodate the Finish Line and gantry. 
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Midweek evening rail services return
05 Sep

Midweek evening rail services return

Trains are now running throughout midweek evenings for people travelling between Cardiff and Pontypridd as South Wales Metro works continue to progress.
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New TrawsCymru contracts awarded
04 Sep

New TrawsCymru contracts awarded

Transport for Wales is pleased to announce a number of TrawsCymru long-distance bus routes have now been retendered as the service continues to provide vital public transport links for many communities in Wales.
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Road closures and travel advice for the Speedway Grand Prix on Saturday, September 2
29 Aug

Road closures and travel advice for the Speedway Grand Prix on Saturday, September 2

One of Britain’s most popular indoor motorsport events roars back into Cardiff on Saturday, September 2, when the FM British Speedway Grand Prix brings some of the world’s top riders to the Principality Stadium.
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Road closures and travel advice for the Cardiff 10k event on Sunday, September 3
25 Aug

Road closures and travel advice for the Cardiff 10k event on Sunday, September 3

Thousands of runners are expected to pound the streets of the capital on Sunday, September 3, with the revival of the popular Cardiff 10k.
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Travel advice for Wales vs South Africa on August 19th in Cardiff
14 Aug

Travel advice for Wales vs South Africa on August 19th in Cardiff

Wales will be taking on South Africa on Saturday August 19that Principality Stadium. With the kick-off taking place at 3.15pm - there will be a full city centre road closure from 11.15am until 7.15pmor as soon as it is deemed safe to do so,to ensure all ticket holders can get into and out of the stadium safely.
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New integrated link to Cardiff International Airport
07 Aug

New integrated link to Cardiff International Airport

Getting to Cardiff International Airport by public transport has been made easier thanks to a new integrated rail and bus ticket partnership between Transport for Wales (TfW) and Adventure Travel, who operate the 905 service.
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Traffic and travel arrangements for the Llŷn ac Eifionydd National Eisteddfod
03 Aug

Traffic and travel arrangements for the Llŷn ac Eifionydd National Eisteddfod

With the National Eisteddfod of Wales taking place in Boduan near Pwllheli during the first week of August, Cyngor Gwynedd, Eisteddfod organisers and North Wales Police are reminding local people that the roads will be busy and that delays are likely in the area over the festival period.
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