Topic: Aberystwyth

Welsh Carmarthen-Aberystwyth line reopening unlikely

Freight operators in Wales are watching the efforts to reinstate the railway line that directly links Carmarthen and Aberystwyth. The line closed in 1965, but a reinstatement could help accelerate the resurgence of Welsh rail...Read more

30-05-2023|Comment|author: Simon Walton

Welsh timber working between Aberystwyth and Chirk made permanent

Welsh timber is back on Welsh railways, and this time its here permanently. Following a successful trial in April, Colas Rail has agreed a permanent contract to move raw timber logs from the coastal town...Read more

05-08-2022|3 comments|author: Simon Walton

Three quarter shot of two class 37 diesels at level crossing in Aberystwyth

Surprise timber trial takes 800 tonnes off Mid-Wales roads

It has been a while since the seaside university town of Aberystwyth in Mid-Wales has seen a regular freight service. That may be about to change. A surprise timber train departed on Saturday evening from...Read more

02-05-2022|3 comments|author: Simon Walton