Responding to the news that the Treherbert line is reopening today, Natasha Asghar MS, Shadow Transport Minister, said: “After 10 months of pain for people in the Rhondda, there is still far too much ambiguity surrounding when the promised improved service will begin. “With the reopening including the previous schedule of just the two trains…
Due to engineering work between Pontypridd and Aberdare the line will be closed Sunday 18 of February during the morning, there will be buses replacing trains until 12:00 PM Transport for Wales will be testing the rail lines’ new overhead electric supply on the Cynon Valley line. Lee Waters MS, Deputy Minister for Climate Change…
We’re shocked that walkers are finding public paths in England and Wales blocked in nearly 32,000 places—that’s one obstruction every four and a half miles, and they are getting worse. As Britain’s oldest national conservation body, we’ve been campaigning to protect footpaths, bridleways and byways – as well as other open spaces – since 1865,…
Commenting on the staggering news that there have been 100 daily cancellations or alterations to Transport for Wales services this week, Welsh Conservative Shadow Transport Minister, Natasha Asghar MS said: “It is completely inexcusable that there have been 100 daily cancellations or alterations to TfW rail services in Wales this week. Commuters in Wales continue…
Looking at the photo above can you see the difficulty in a new rail line coloured in brown and the uncertainty of the Aberdare to Hirwaun passenger line extension? Know as the Election Special its been promised my AMs, MS, MPs and local councillors since 2011 just for you to keep voting for them. Long…
Commenting on the response to a Written Question from Labour’s Transport Minister, Welsh Conservatives Shadow Transport Minister, Natasha Asghar MS said: “The level of funding given to TfW without any monitoring is growing ever more concerning. For the £125 million payment to be given without conditions or oversight is unacceptable. “This is essentially a blank…
Looking at the crossing this morning there are no overhead cables installed the footpath has markings for further work, and there are no visible up Looking at the crossing this morning there are no overhead cables installed the footpath has markings for further work, and there are no visible Public Notices on or near the…
Is Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and Transport for Wales attempting to close the Public Right of Way at Abercwmboi and rail crossing at Bruce’s Fields by stealth? Because of the electrifying of the rail line in Cynon Valley at Bruce’s Fields Abercwmboi and other rail crossings have been closed temporarily for construction the closure is…
A Pontypridd homeowner has been awarded nearly £10,000 in damages against Transport for Wales (TFW) after his home was damaged by Japanese knotweed growing alongside a nearby railway. Law firm Angelus Law said Richard Pember purchased the property 11 years ago and its value had been diminished by the invasive plant. Records aired in court…
Commenting on the news that stations in Wales had the highest cancellation rate in the UK, at 7%, Welsh Conservative Shadow Transport Minister, Natasha Asghar MS said: “Labour-run Transport for Wales needs to get a grip on trains in Wales. With the massive disruption caused by the Metro work, they cannot continue to let people…
