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More trains could run between Bristol and Wales
Five new railway stations for south east Wales could form part of plans for more services between Bristol and Cardiff.
Transport for Wales (TfW) is now looking for feedback on the designs of the potential stations at Cardiff East, Newport West, Somerton, Llanwern and Magor & Undy.
Passengers are also being asked for their views on new train services between Cardiff, Bristol and Cheltenham Spa that could provide the new stations with up to four trains per hour and increase frequencies at existing local stations on the route.
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The under construction Ashley Down station forms part of Transport for Wales’ map – image: TfW
The proposals are the key recommendations from the South East Wales Transport Commission.
Specific proposals include:
- One train per hour TfW services between Cardiff, Newport and Cheltenham Spa, which will call all stations
- An additional one train per hour service between Cardiff, Newport and Cheltenham Spa, calling at all stations.
- A two trains per hour service between Cardiff, Newport and Bristol Temple Meads calling at all stations except Pilning, in addition to the existing two trains per hour ‘fast’ services
For more information and to take part in the consultation, visit haveyoursay.tfw.wales/sew-new-stations-and-services
Main photo: Transport for Wales
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