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North Wales rail overhaul could have been expanded further readers say
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (527+ words) The train station at Llandudno(Image: Daily Post Wales) Readers of North Wales Live have been sharing their views on the launch of a direct train service linking Llandudno and Liverpool and revamped links to other major cities in England....
Direct Llandudno Liverpool service launches in revamped train timetable
1+ week, 2+ day ago (414+ words) North Wales Main Line runs along the region's northern coast(Image: North Wales Live) Passengers across North Wales will benefit from an uplift in rail services as Transport for Wales (Tf W) prepares to introduce a new timetable from today. This…...
Eryri railway marks 'world first' with re-release of Ealing film it inspired
1+ week, 5+ day ago (958+ words) A Gwynedd railway that inspired two icons of popular culture is celebrating 75 years since becoming the world's first to be run by volunteers. Famously, Talyllyn Railway is linked to the Thomas the Tank Engine books. Author Rev Wilbert Awdry based…...
The lost railway tunnel that once linked three train stations
3+ week, 13+ hour ago (351+ words) Over 160 years ago, the historic town of Caernarfon boasted three separate railway stations dotted across its streets, all operated by the London and North Western Railway. One served the Afon Wen line running down the Ll'n Peninsula, another handled services…...
Direct Llandudno to Liverpool trains to start and this is how much it will cost
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (415+ words) The train station at Llandudno(Image: Daily Post Wales) Next month new direct train services will launch between Llandudno and Liverpool. The new route has been widely welcomed - with hopes that it will bring additional visitors to the seaside town....
Who is eligible as hundreds of thousands get third off cost of rail tickets
3+ mon, 8+ hour ago (306+ words) More people will be able to buy a railcard for disabled train passengers from Sunday - giving you a third off the price of tickets. The eligibility criteria of the Disabled Persons Railcard is being extended to include a broader range…...