Transport for Wales unveils £5bn masterplan to transform rail network
Jul 01, 2018
3 minutes
By Ben Jones
RAIL services across Wales will be transformed over the next six years as KeolisAmey and the Welsh Government invest around £5billion in a complete fleet replacement, new stations, electrification and the creation of a higher frequency ‘metro’ network, centred on Cardiff.
Every train in Wales will be replaced as part of an £800million programme, with 50% of the new fleet to be built at CAF’s new £30m factory near Newport.
Almost 150 new trains will be ordered from CAF and Stadler.
CAF is in final negotiations with KeolisAmey to supply and maintain 44
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