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    Envoy replied to the thread South Wales 'Metro' updates.
    The extension to Hirwaun would be a quick win and help justify the use of Tram-trains. The proposal does not include a station where the...
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    Envoy replied to the thread South Wales 'Metro' updates.
    The 1st Class was also pretty full when I travelled on the Voyager as far as Chepstow. It also stops at Worcestershire Parkway where no...
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    Envoy replied to the thread South Wales 'Metro' updates.
    That is the *lone Cross Country Voyager between Cardiff (departure 9.45 weekdays only) & Edinburgh via York & Newcastle. It therefore is...
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    Envoy replied to the thread South Wales 'Metro' updates.
    Chepstow is at the outer eastward limit of the SE Wales Metro contactless area & hopefully that has encouraged greater use of the...
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    Segontiwm - really, this is getting beyond a joke. It refers to the Roman fort of Segontium in what is now Caernarfon...
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    Envoy replied to the thread South Wales 'Metro' updates.
    ‘Wales This Week’ on ITV Wales tonight at 7.30pm - Friday 2 October 2026 - will be covering transport issues in Wales. Should be of...
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    Envoy replied to the thread TFW "Severe Weather" Cancellations.
    Yep - it's better than anything the Met Office offers and you can move it to show other parts of the world. In daytime - try Satellite...
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    Other cities can be reached from Cheltenham at far lower prices:> EG. Bristol = £12.80 off peak day return; Cardiff = £26 open return...
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    Envoy replied to the thread South Wales 'Metro' updates.
    The VOG line is owned by Network Rail and maintained to main line standards as a diversion route when the main Cardiff to Bridgend line...
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    Envoy replied to the thread TFW "Severe Weather" Cancellations.
    There is a big storm in the eastern Atlantic. Wales will get heavy rain on Tuesday (29 September 2026) night along with strong winds...
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    They should also name these trains after places in England served by TFW. How about Ludlow Castle & Stokesay Castle for starters?
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    Envoy replied to the thread London to Ebbw Vale and Cardiff.
    Consider buying Paddington > Swindon return plus Swindon to Cardiff return. When you get to Newport, tap in your bank card with TFW...
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    Now WalesonLine have picked up the story on the Class 398 issues:>...
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    Envoy replied to the thread South Wales 'Metro' updates.
    And the Vale of Glamorgan Coast Line which is double tracked still only has 1 old sprinter per hour - every other hour on Sundays. This...
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    Wonder what it costs to hire a Class 37 to tow a FLIRT to Holyhead & back to Cardiff including the track access charge?

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