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Railfuture Wales

@RailfutureWales

Railfuture Cymru/Wales - Campaigning for a bigger and better railway. Railfuture Ltd - Registered in England/Wales No.5011634.

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Joined July 2013
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⚠️NEW Due to a points failure at Hereford: Services may be cancelled or delayed by up to 60 minutes. Disruption to services is expected until 11:00. 🗺️livemap.tfw.wales 🔗tfw.wales/all-updates
A notice from Transport for Wales about a service update The text says ""Diweddariadau i wasanaethau Service update"" The red graphic also shows an icon of a warning sign"

ALT A notice from Transport for Wales about a service update The text says ""Diweddariadau i wasanaethau Service update"" The red graphic also shows an icon of a warning sign"

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Gareth Dennis@GarethDennis7h
Britain is running 10% fewer trains today than pre-COVID, yet ridership is up by 110%. This means more overcrowding (already bad in 2019) and less choice for passengers. The good thing? We can actually fix this quite quickly. My feature in @RAIL: railmagazine.com/features-la…
a graphic showing the level of available seat capacity into cities in England and Wales

ALT a graphic showing the level of available seat capacity into cities in England and Wales

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⚠️ Using Pay as you go during engineering works? Remember to tap in and out with the help of station staff at gated stations, even when changing between replacement buses and trains, to avoid extra charges. ℹ️tfw.wales/ways-to-travel/rai…
Close-up of a contactless card reader on a railway station ticket gate. The gate features bilingual Welsh and English text reading “Tocynnau / Ticket,” with additional ticket barriers visible in the background. Transport for Wales branding appears in the bottom-left corner of the image.

ALT Close-up of a contactless card reader on a railway station ticket gate. The gate features bilingual Welsh and English text reading “Tocynnau / Ticket,” with additional ticket barriers visible in the background. Transport for Wales branding appears in the bottom-left corner of the image.

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@DeesideDotComOct 30
Train services between Chester and Holyhead are disrupted after the emergency services were called to an incident at Rhyl. f.mtr.cool/r7271qq1au
Trains between Chester and Holyhead disrupted after incident at Rhyl

Trains between Chester and Holyhead disrupted after incident at Rhyl

Train services between Chester and Holyhead are disrupted after the emergency services were called to an incident at Rhyl. Transport for Wales said trains may be delayed by up to 60 minutes and could...

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@DeesideDotComOct 30
A new railway station at Deeside Industrial Park is still due to open by the end of 2027, the Welsh Government has said, despite a row over rail funding in this week’s UK Budget. f.mtr.cool/9byn7xp711
Deeside station target unchanged despite UK Budget rail funding row

Deeside station target unchanged despite UK Budget rail funding row

The new railway station at Deeside Industrial Park is still due to open by the end of 2027, the Welsh Government has said, despite a row over rail funding in this week’s UK Budget. It told Deeside....

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@BBCWalesNewsOct 29
Bridge hit at least 45 times is struck again bbc.in/4dZOMaM
Swansea: Most bashed bridge in Wales is hit again

Swansea: Most bashed bridge in Wales is hit again

Despite sensors and warnings, the low bridge is often crashed into which can cause traffic delays.

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@DeesideDotComOct 29
Trains are cancelled in both directions on the Wrexham to Bidston line this morning because of slippery rails at Hawarden. f.mtr.cool/eogvjx5z1v
Rail replacement coaches run as Hawarden track problem halts Wrexham to Bidston trains

Rail replacement coaches run as Hawarden track problem halts Wrexham to Bidston trains

Trains are cancelled in both directions on the Wrexham to Bidston line this morning because of slippery rails at Hawarden. Transport for Wales (TfW) said services between Wrexham Central and Bidston...

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@NationCymruOct 28
A railway bridge with the unfortunate title of being the most bashed in Wales has taken yet another hit wp.me/p8Mk4U-1wcG
'Most bashed' railway bridge in Wales takes another hit

'Most bashed' railway bridge in Wales takes another hit

Richard Youle Local Democracy Reporter A railway bridge with the unfortunate title of being the most bashed in Wales has taken yet another hit. CCTV footage of the collision from a nearby house shows...

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RAIL Magazine@RAILOct 28
The latest issue is out now. 🛤️ Will Bradford get a through station? 🛤️ How Glasgow Central recovered 🛤️ Inside Bletchley’s new look depot Plus: How GBR can tackle overcrowding and Top 10 rail ghost tales for Halloween. You can subscribe railmagazine.com or buy a copy
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@DeesideDotComOct 28
Eleven trains on the Wrexham to Bidston line are cancelled today, TfW says, because more trains than usual need repairs. Cancellations run both ways until 7.30pm: f.mtr.cool/ukf9ql3m73
Eleven Wrexham to Bidston line services cancelled today as ‘more trains than usual need repairs’

Eleven Wrexham to Bidston line services cancelled today as ‘more trains than usual need repairs’

Eleven trains on the Wrexham to Bidston line have been cancelled on Wednesday because more trains than usual need repairs at the same time, Transport for Wales has said. The cancellations run in both...

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⚠️NEW Due to a fault with the signalling system at Telford Central: Services may be delayed or cancelled in both directions between Shrewsbury and Birmingham International. Disruption to services is expected until 13:00. 🗺️livemap.tfw.wales
A notice from Transport for Wales about a service update The text says "Diweddariadau i wasanaethau Service update" The red graphic also shows an icon of a warning sign

ALT A notice from Transport for Wales about a service update The text says "Diweddariadau i wasanaethau Service update" The red graphic also shows an icon of a warning sign

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@DeesideDotComOct 27
A couple of Wrexham to Bidston line trains have been cancelledso far this morning as 'more trains than usual need repairs' f.mtr.cool/5ck5y6n4cp
Rail passengers told to check before travelling as storm disruption continues in Wales

Rail passengers told to check before travelling as storm disruption continues in Wales

Transport for Wales has released photos of a damaged Class 197 train and fallen trees across tracks after the recent storms. One image shows unit 197009 with the gangway section at the front of the...

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⚠️NEW Due to a fault with barriers at a level crossing at Llandrindod: Services may be cancelled in both directions between Swansea and Craven Arms. Disruption to services is expected until 12:00. 🗺️livemap.tfw.wales 🔗tfw.wales/all-updates
A notice from Transport for Wales about a service update The text says "Diweddariadau i wasanaethau Service update" The red graphic also shows an icon of a warning sign

ALT A notice from Transport for Wales about a service update The text says "Diweddariadau i wasanaethau Service update" The red graphic also shows an icon of a warning sign

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⚠️NEW Oherwydd nam i'r croesfannau rheilffordd yn Llandrindod: Mae'n bosibl y bydd gwasanaethau'n cael eu canslo i'r ddau gyfeiriad rhwng Abertawe a Craven Arms. Disgwylir tarfu i wasanaethau tan 12:00. 🗺️livemap.tfw.wales/#/aw_cy/ma… 🔗trc.cymru/pob-diweddariad
Hysbysiad gan Drafnidiaeth Cymru am ddiweddariadau i wasanaethau Mae'r testun yn dweud "Diweddariadau i wasanaethau Service update" Mae'r graffeg coch hefyd yn dangos eicon arwydd rhybudd

ALT Hysbysiad gan Drafnidiaeth Cymru am ddiweddariadau i wasanaethau Mae'r testun yn dweud "Diweddariadau i wasanaethau Service update" Mae'r graffeg coch hefyd yn dangos eicon arwydd rhybudd

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@NationCymruOct 27
Plans to reconnect Abertillery to the rail network are being considered for investment, but the UK Government has stopped short of confirming funding for the scheme wp.me/p8Mk4U-1w4a
MSs press for Abertillery rail funding after minister’s positive response

MSs press for Abertillery rail funding after minister’s positive response

Nation.Cymru staff Plans to reconnect Abertillery to the rail network are being considered for investment, but the UK Government has stopped short of confirming funding for the scheme. Rail minister...

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⚠️NEWYDD Oherwydd llifogydd ar y rheilffordd yn sgil glaw trwm rhwng Caerdydd Heol y Frenhines a Rhymni: Bydd gwasanaethau'n cael eu canslo i'r ddau gyfeiriad. Disgwylir tarfu i wasanaethau tan 16:30. 🗺️livemap.tfw.wales/#/aw_cy/ma… 🔗trc.cymru/pob-diweddariad
Hysbysiad gan Drafnidiaeth Cymru am ddiweddariadau i wasanaethau Mae'r testun yn dweud "Diweddariadau i wasanaethau Service update" Mae'r graffeg coch hefyd yn dangos eicon arwydd rhybudd

ALT Hysbysiad gan Drafnidiaeth Cymru am ddiweddariadau i wasanaethau Mae'r testun yn dweud "Diweddariadau i wasanaethau Service update" Mae'r graffeg coch hefyd yn dangos eicon arwydd rhybudd

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📸 #StormAusten and #StormBoelo have brought major challenges for the railway across Wales and Borders. 👷‍♂️Our teams have worked day and night clearing debris, tackling flooding, checking drainage and making repairs. ℹ️Please continue to check your journey before travelling.
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📢 Yn dilyn y tarfu a achoswyd gan Storm Austen a Storm Boelo, mae rhai gwasanaethau'n parhau i gael eu heffeithio. Gwiriwch eich taith cyn i chi deithio. 🔗trc.cymru/statws-gwasanaeth/… 📷 Mae'r lluniau'n dangos y difrod a achoswyd gan y stormydd dros y penwythnos.
Llun yn dangos y difrod a achoswyd i un o'n trenau gan y stormydd dros y penwythnos hwn.

ALT Llun yn dangos y difrod a achoswyd i un o'n trenau gan y stormydd dros y penwythnos hwn.

Llun yn dangos y difrod a achoswyd i un o'n trenau gan y stormydd dros y penwythnos hwn.

ALT Llun yn dangos y difrod a achoswyd i un o'n trenau gan y stormydd dros y penwythnos hwn.

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⚠️NEWYDD Oherwydd llifogydd rhwng Cyffordd Llandudno a Blaenau Ffestiniog: Bydd gwasanaethau'n cael eu canslo i'r ddau gyfeiriad. Disgwylir tarfu i wasanaethau tan ddiwedd y dydd. 🗺️livemap.tfw.wales/#/aw_cy/ma… 🔗trc.cymru/pob-diweddariad
Hysbysiad gan Drafnidiaeth Cymru am ddiweddariadau i wasanaethau Mae'r testun yn dweud "Diweddariadau i wasanaethau Service update" Mae'r graffeg coch hefyd yn dangos eicon arwydd rhybudd

ALT Hysbysiad gan Drafnidiaeth Cymru am ddiweddariadau i wasanaethau Mae'r testun yn dweud "Diweddariadau i wasanaethau Service update" Mae'r graffeg coch hefyd yn dangos eicon arwydd rhybudd

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🚌 Rydym wedi trefnu bysiau i redeg rhwng Llandudno a Blaenau Ffestiniog i'r ddau gyfeiriad er mwyn helpu cwsmeriaid i gwblhau eu teithiau lle bo modd, heb unrhyw gost ychwanegol.
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