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The Welsh Government will now work closely with local government, the bus industry and passengers on a proposed franchising model that aims to eventually deliver one network, one timetable and one ticket.

Denbighshire County Council and Transport for Wales are set to introduce a pioneering demand responsive public transport scheme in and around the Ruthin area.

Work has begun to install more than 200 life-saving defibrillators at Transport for Wales railway stations across Wales and the borders.

Bus passengers travelling across Newport during March will receive free travel thanks to a new pilot scheme being funded by the Welsh Government.

Members of the public are being invited to give their views on projects to upgrade travel links between Cardiff and Newport and to improve access to Severn Tunnel Junction railway station.

Arriva launch Tap On-Tap Off contactless payment scheme in North Wales – giving customers a new quick and easy way to pay for bus travel at the best price. 

Transport for Wales (TfW) is celebrating the completion of work to refurbish its fleet of Class 175 long-distance trains.

From Monday 24 January 2022, TfW customers within the South Wales Metro area will be able to purchase selected rail tickets for local journeys in a number of convenience stores.

Gemma Lelliott has been part of the organisation for 3 years and has been the Interim Director for Wales over the last 6 months.

The 36 zero-emission electric buses will help generate a clean and sustainable transport system in the capital.

The development consists of a modern transport hub at the heart of the Town Centre, which will provide seamless travel across bus and rail.

The scheme had been suspended for two months in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan but resumed as of 13th January.

Transport for Wales is continuing to move forward with the building of the South Wales Metro with major works delivered over the Christmas break.

The decision has been made to ensure the stability and reliability of the network.

Barclay Davies, Bus Users Director for Wales, has been awarded an OBE in The Queens 2022 New Year Honours list.

Rail passengers are being asked to check before they travel as Transport for Wales updates its emergency rail timetable from Monday 3 January.

Rail passengers are being asked to check before they travel as Transport for Wales introduces an emergency rail timetable from Wednesday 22 December.

Traveline Cymru is urging members of the public to check the latest public transport travel information via its dedicated Christmas and New Year Travel Information page.

Ramblers Cymru’s community led Paths to Wellbeing £1.2m funded project is seeking to transform walking and nature across 18 areas.

It will also see the reintroduction of direct services between Crosskeys and Newport for the first time in 60 years.