James Evans MS voices concerns at Transport for Wales’ (TFW) plans to cut the amount of services on the Heart of Wales train line.
As part of a review, TFW plans to reduce the number of services running through Llandrindod Wells from five to four per day, with the removal of two late evening services to Llandovery and Llandrindod also proposed from December 2024. This will affect many people across Mid-Wales who rely on this service to get to work and travel across the country.
James Evans MS said:
“It’s a bitter blow to Mid-Wales to have our train services reduced at a time where we should be looking to improve our transport network, not set it back.
“When TFW took over the running of this line, we were promised more investment and new rolling stock. Instead, we have seen this route become unreliable, with delays and cancellations to the service being a frequent occurrence.
“With the South Wales Metro estimated to be costing over £1bn, and the Welsh Labour Government providing TFW with an additional £125m, yet again the urban areas are getting the lion’s share on the investment.
“Areas in Mid Wales are all too often neglected and forgotten by the Welsh Labour Government – whether that is rail travel, buses, or the state of our roads. We need more services here - not cuts to what we already have.”
