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The Wales route operates and maintains the track across Wales and the border counties of England

This route links the major towns and cities of Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, Wrexham and Shrewsbury, as well as providing connectivity in more rural areas.

The railway in Wales has been a success story, with passenger numbers growing by almost 50 per cent in the last 10 years. This growth will continue with journeys to and from Cardiff Central station forecast to increase from 13 million to 33 million by 2043.

To improve capacity, projects in the route focus on modernising the railway, with electrification of the South Wales Mainline and resignalling a priority as part of the national Railway Upgrade Plan. You can find out more about these projects on this page.

Main railway lines:

  • the South Wales Mainline from Swansea to Paddington via Bridgend, Cardiff, Newport and the Severn Tunnel
  • the North Wales Mainline from Holyhead to Crewe.

Safety

We work closely with local communities to promote safety by the railway. Find out more on our community safety page.

Projects in Wales

Welsh news

Severn Tunnel Junction work site
Railway network in Wales
Freight train travelling over bridge in Wales
Wales Beresford bridge works
Replacing coping stones Cardiff Central Station
Train going over viaduct on heart of Wales line
Severn Tunnel portal Welsh side
Severn Tunnel electrification
Severn Tunnel electrification prep work
Severn Tunnel upgrade
Newport station transformed at night
Bridge lift by A Webster
Burning out track panels at Cardiff Central
Black and white photo of Bridge lift by John Cooke
Electrifying Work South Wales Mainline
Installing track near Cardiff Central

Resources

Train companies operating in Wales

Running the railway

Our routes