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An ambitious new era for rail in Wales
An ambitious new era for Wales’ rail has started with the new Wales and borders rail contract.
Officially launching the new rail service at Pontypridd Railway Station, First Minister Carwyn Jones said the service “can be the best passenger rail service in the UK within the next 15 years,” as he travelled on one of their trains.
Led by Transport for Wales with our partners KeolisAmey this will be the very first ‘made in Wales’ rail service, designed and delivered by the Welsh Government.
See more on this important moment for rail in Wales – and indeed for devolution itself here.
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Turn up and go with Metro
Transport for Wales is delivering improvements to the Welsh public transport network through a series of projects.
These include the new Wales and borders rail contract, and also
the South Wales Metro.
TFW are developing a service that is truly 'turn up and go', with better integration with other modes of transport, including buses, and flexible ticketing options.
Find out more about how we are developing this ambitious project here.
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Brexit Business Portal
A new Brexit Business Portal has been launched to provide companies in Wales with up-to-date information and advice on a range of crucial issues. It also includes a diagnostic tool that helps businesses to identify how prepared they are for Brexit.
The Portal recommends actions to be taken by businesses to increase their resilience and signposts them to additional sources of support.
Discover more on how to navigate the Brexit changes and challenges ahead here.
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Rapid electric charging roll out
Electric charging points on strategic road links in Wales been given a £2million funding boost.
They will be rolled out across strategic road links in Wales as part of £2million of funding for the charging.
The £2million funding, secured as part of the two-year Budget agreement between the Welsh Government and Plaid Cymru, will be used to help create a publicly accessible national network of rapid charging points by 2020.
Find out more about the national charging network plans here.
Stepping up for security
Welsh Government have invested £1m to improve border efficiency at Cardiff Airport.
Transport Secretary Ken Skates has stepped in to improve the efficiency of the UK Border for arriving passengers at Cardiff Airport.
It comes after the UK Government deemed the national airport for Wales ineligible for financial assistance.
Find out how the Transport Secretary stepped up for security here.
Watch out for our White Paper
Transport Secretary Ken Skates will soon launch a White Paper setting out proposals to improve public transport across the whole of Wales.
Talking directly to passengers and key industry stakeholders – local authorities, bus and taxi companies and passenger groups – the consultation will seek views on proposed changes to legislation governing how bus services are planned and delivered, together with the licensing of taxis and private hire vehicles (PHVs).
He said:“Our aim is to increase the number of people using public transport and encourage travellers to switch from private car use, reducing pollution and congestion. We want to see more people using public transport to get them where they need and want to be efficiently and on time.”
Read more about our vision for a high quality, safe, integrated, affordable and accessible transport network here
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