The Welsh government has revealed that more than 50% of the new trains funded through an £800m rail investment project now running on the Wales and Border lines.
The new trains, are part of the Welsh Government’s £800m investment to transform rail services in Wales with with more coming into service later in the year.
Each carriage offers increased capacity, improved seating, modern air conditioning, power sockets, Wi-Fi and up-to-the minute passenger travel information screens.
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Resultantly, the Welsh government reports that two thirds of passenger journeys in Wales are now on new and improved trains.
Cabinet secretary for Transport and North Wales Ken Skates said: “This is a significant milestone on our mission to transform our railways.
“These brand-new, modern trains are transforming passenger experiences on Wales and the Border lines with faster and more frequent services thanks to our unprecedented £800 million investment.
“The future for rail in Wales is looking bright and I’m excited to bring you more good news as we continue to bring more and more new trains into service and encourage more people back on the train.”
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