NEW electric trains experience are now being used on Transport for Wales (TfW) services between Coryton, Caerphilly and Penarth.
An additional five new tri-mode Class 756 trains – part of the Welsh Government’s £800m investment in new trains – provide 50% more capacity and improved accessibility, including level boarding. A TfW spokesperson said that they are being introduced after a successful trial on the Coryton line earlier this year. The line is also set to benefit from a Sunday service, for the first time, from December.
Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales, Ken Skates said: “The Class 756 state-of-the-art trains are transforming travel for passengers with faster and more frequent services, as well as greater capacity, comfort, and improved accessibility.”
TfW planning and performance director Colin Lea said: “In June last year we developed a new timetable to get the best out of our brand-new trains, which after a few tweaks was a success.
“Customers will now benefit from these changes with more capacity and reliability, level boarding and a better overall experience, as well as an hourly Sunday service from December.”
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