South Wales MetroJust now£200m taxpayer-funded trains sit barely used for three yearsThe final piece in a £2bn rail project is late, with less than half of the trains tested.Just now4 Jan 2026Hope new electric trains will make post-gig queues a thing of the pastCommuters hope the newly electrified lines will cut journey times and queues after big events.4 Jan 20269 Sept 2024Rail passengers boarding without ticket to be finedAs new fines come into force, passengers voice their frustration about buying before you board.9 Sept 202428 Jul 2024Path over railway line to shut due to safety fearsCCTV shows young people "lingering" on the tracks, and there are also worries about quieter trains.28 Jul 202431 May 2024What is the South Wales Metro and when will it be done?Could the £1bn South Wales Metro plan be the start of Wales' biggest rail transformation ever?31 May 202426 Feb 2024Trains resume on line for first time in 10 monthsA major rail line reopens, but commuters must wait for new and more trains.26 Feb 202421 Dec 2023Rhondda rail line to reopen in February after workThe 12-mile stretch of track was closed last April while improvements were carried out.21 Dec 202320 Apr 2023Minister admits using trains in Wales can be awfulLee Waters says Transport for Wales trains have been "pretty bleak for a while".20 Apr 202329 Mar 2023Metro cost spirals more than £260m to £1bnChief executive James Price says he is doing "everything possible" to control costs.29 Mar 2023...
