The brand new trains that will be used on the South Wales Metro have entered service for the first time. The new Class 231 Fast Light Intercity and Regional Trains - also known as FLIRTs - made their first serviced journeys on the Rhymney Line between Rhymney and Penarth on Wednesday, January 18.
Transport for Wales has invested £800m into the new trains, which benefit from a number of improved features including air conditioning and detailed travel information screens. Get the latest transport news from WalesOnline sent straight to your inbox by signing up to our free newsletter.
They will be used on the new metro, which is set to be mostly completed in 2024. The ambitious, multi-million pound project will provide a new integrated public transport network across south Wales, comprising heavy and light rail, trams and new buses, along with several new train stations.
