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Dolgarrog station is finished a step closer

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-46274738

No last train to Blaenau Ffestinog unit needed for 1D70 also the branch has no unit for tomorrow due to stock shortage wheel flats etc.Looks like our wonderful branch line takes the hit yet again watch this space for friday and saturday.

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A railway station closed after a fire will stay shut until at least Thursday. Trains on the North Wales coast mainline have not stopped at the station while repairs take place to the building and the electricity supply. Bus replacement services are operating to and from Colwyn Bay, and on...

This is why Llandudno Junction station is closed 0 electric - Peter Lloyd

Black Five Llandudno to Chester 1954. No idea what the coaches where, Ideas ??

On 04/12/2017 09:48, Alan R Davies alan.rdavies@... [NorthWalesTrainsNews] wrote: > Any info on the one off special running Sat 9/12/2017. > Llandudno Junction . - Valley - Llandudno Junction. > it's a route learning run from Crewe featuring newly painted D1944 and D1835. Load 3. Stock left...

I was born in North Wales and yes South Wales feels like a different country to me, I've no reason to ever go there and have no interest what goes on there. Most people round here have more of a link with the North of England then South Wales.

Totally agree.

I often often use the X1 and have never had a problem with it. The IB to Portmadoc contacts with X1 but you would think not looking at the time table. It's far more reliable then an often closed branch line. I guess you think we have joined up rail network, far from it.

I am lead to believe that that Express X1 is not supported by Conwy/Gwynedd councils. When it first started operating Arriva trains Wales complained about the buses being free to local OAP's. The WAG then allowed OAP's to use there bus pass on the trains. From what I've seen lots of passengers...