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Metro-style rail on the Core Valley Lines

17/01/2025 in Features

Passengers in south-east Wales and beyond will soon benefit from new rolling stock, increased service frequency, and the large-scale upgrade of the Core Valley network. Chris Howe reports.

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  • SimonAdams71 - 17/01/2025 12:00

    Great and very informative article. Just one correction, the 231s haven't been used on the Coryton line, just the Rhymney.

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