Transport for Wales Rail

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RE: KeolisAmey Wales

(04/06/2018 09:47)knutstransport Wrote:  Details have been released.

In bound stock before end of December 2019 includes 769s, 230s (for Bidston to Wrexham), 170s, more 153s and mk4s. Those will directly and indirectly replace all Pacers and the existing loco-hauled sets.

Post-2020 the 153s, 158s, 175s and 769s will be replaced by a combination of new build trains and more 170s and 230s.

Wrexham-Bidston will go half-hourly in 2021.
Heart of Wales and Cambrian will get 170s.
Cardiff to Holyhead will get the mk4s.
Service over Halton curve introduced this year, with direct services between Liverpool and both Llandudno and Cardiff to follow by 2022.
First Class to be introduced on some services.

http://tfw.gov.wales

Just a couple of points:

The Class 150/2s are due to be replaced as well. These are planned to go off lease at the end of 2023 and will be the last unit type in the current fleet to be replaced

The Cambrian Line will be getting new stock (CAF diesels) rather than Turbostars