https://haveyoursay.tfw.wales/sew-n..._BBht0ItT-GVMIfTOkKmKqeswefV3L5D0dcZOyhlF_s9k
I know the new stations between Cardiff and Severn Tunnel have been discussed but this is the first i've heard about how the services to Cheltenham will change and the addition of a Cardiff - Bristol service.
The stations listed above will all be on the mainline, presumably on the reliefs. Option 1 is the most basic where Cheltenham will remain hourly, with the Bristol services also hourly. Option 3 being the most frequency with half hourly Cheltenham and half hourly Temple Meads.
It doesn't specify but gives the impression Bristol services will start Cardiff. Surely it would make more sense to start at Swansea or even further West to avoid having to change at Cardiff, along with GWR already operating services from Cardiff - Bristol.
The way it's worded suggests they will be TFW services rather than GWR but up for DFT discussion. TFW will need to order more trains to cover these, more 231 or 756's?
Also TFW's Cheltenham service has a very tight turnaround, which the extra stations would add extra time on. So I can see Cheltenham services being split from Maesteg services to be able to work the timetable.
https://ehq-production-europe.s3.eu...b4c3bc63a9a69dde41f88ba13df15f2218f5ee847456b
New stations at Cardiff East (Newport Road), Newport West, Somerton, Llanwern, and Magor and Undy will provide better access to the railway for communities in South Wales.
The new stations will be served by existing and new Cardiff to Cheltenham rail services, and new Cardiff to Bristol services. At least two, and up to four trains per hour in each direction will call at the proposed stations.
I know the new stations between Cardiff and Severn Tunnel have been discussed but this is the first i've heard about how the services to Cheltenham will change and the addition of a Cardiff - Bristol service.
Option 1 Service Pattern There will be two trains per hour between Cardiff Central and Severn Tunnel Junction. • Spa One train per hour Cardiff Central to/from Cheltenham Spa (TfW). • One train per hour Cardiff Central to/from Bristol Temple Meads (TfW or GWR).
Option 2 There will be three trains per hour between Cardiff Central and Severn Tunnel Junction. • One train per hour Cardiff Central to/from Cheltenham Spa (TfW). • Two trains per hour Cardiff Central to/from Bristol Temple Meads (TfW or GWR).
Option 3 There will be four trains per hour between Cardiff Central and Severn Tunnel Junction. • Two trains per hour Cardiff Central to/from Cheltenham Spa (TfW). • Two trains per hour Cardiff Central to/from Bristol Temple Meads (TfW or GWR)
The stations listed above will all be on the mainline, presumably on the reliefs. Option 1 is the most basic where Cheltenham will remain hourly, with the Bristol services also hourly. Option 3 being the most frequency with half hourly Cheltenham and half hourly Temple Meads.
It doesn't specify but gives the impression Bristol services will start Cardiff. Surely it would make more sense to start at Swansea or even further West to avoid having to change at Cardiff, along with GWR already operating services from Cardiff - Bristol.
The way it's worded suggests they will be TFW services rather than GWR but up for DFT discussion. TFW will need to order more trains to cover these, more 231 or 756's?
Also TFW's Cheltenham service has a very tight turnaround, which the extra stations would add extra time on. So I can see Cheltenham services being split from Maesteg services to be able to work the timetable.
https://ehq-production-europe.s3.eu...b4c3bc63a9a69dde41f88ba13df15f2218f5ee847456b