Electrification of Wales’ Core Valley Lines complete

Transport for Wales (TfW) has completed the full electrification of the Core Valley lines, at the heart of the South Wales Metro, delivering what it calls “one of Wales’ most ambitious rail infrastructure transport projects”. The post Electrification of Wales’ Core Valley Lines complete appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

99% of railways in south east Wales now electrified

Transport for Wales (TfW) says it has completed electrification of 99% of railway lines in south‑east Wales, with overhead wires on the Rhymney line switched on at the weekend in the latest stage of the South Wales Metro programme. The post 99% of railways in south east Wales now electrified appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Treherbert Line reopens to passenger traffic after nine month transformation

The Treherbert line has reopened to passengers today, Monday 26 February, following nine months of transformational works to upgrade part of the South Wales Metro. The post Treherbert Line reopens to passenger traffic after nine month transformation appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Upgraded Treherbert railway scheduled for February reopening

The Treherbert railway line will reopen to passengers in February 2024, following its overhaul as part of the South Wales Metro project. The post Upgraded Treherbert railway scheduled for February reopening appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Electrification milestone reached on £1bn South Wales Metro scheme

Welsh rail chiefs have hailed a milestone in the creation of the £1bn South Wales Metro with the electrification of two lines. The post Electrification milestone reached on £1bn South Wales Metro scheme appeared first on New Civil Engineer.