INSANE: Transport for wales - The Real Truth

The joy of the journey: discovering Wales one leisurely stop at a time

Swap the Christmas rush for a window seat on the Cambrian Line. Travel from Shrewsbury through the green hills of mid Wales, stop for local history and independent shops, then finish by the sea in Aberystwyth

The Guardian - UK · Nov 10

The festive express: turning a family train trip into the best part of Christmas

Travelling with young children doesn’t need to be just about getting from A to B with minimum hassle. Here’s how to make it extra special, according to some very experienced parents …

The Guardian - UK · Nov 2

Season’s eatings! A foodie’s guide to festive markets in Wales and beyond that you can get to by train

Christmas market season is on the horizon, calling for mulled wine, speciality cheeses and Welsh cakes eaten warm from the griddle

The Guardian - UK · Nov 2

Fact Check: Cost of Welsh 20mph policy estimated at £4.5 billion

The explanatory memorandum set out the many costs and benefits of reducing speed limits.

Evening Standard · May 7

Train nightmare at Manchester Piccadilly as Arsenal fans scramble to get to huge Man City clash

Arsenal fans could face issues getting into Manchester for Premier League title showdown

Evening Standard · Apr 19

PM extolls importance of standing ‘side by side’ with Welsh FM

Sir Keir Starmer says he will deliver rail improvements ‘side by side’ with Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan.

Evening Standard · Feb 18

King drives tram-train as part of his birthday celebrations

Charles was in Taff’s Well, near Cardiff, to unveil formally the South Wales Metro Depot as part of a series of engagements marking his birthday.

Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2025

King Charles celebrates 77th birthday by driving tram-train

Charles opened the South Wales Metro Depot as part of birthday celebrations

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025

Picturesque Welsh railway reopens after £1.4 million revamp

Storms have forced more than 500 days of closures on the line over the last 10 years

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2025

Most of Great Britain’s major rail operators are back in public hands – is it working?

Explore the Guardian’s tracker to see which operators are nationalised and if services are improving under public ownership

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2025