The Cambrian Railway Lines

29/10/2026

Did you know that one Welsh town has an astonishing connection to over 300 poets and was recently crowned Wales' first UNESCO City of Literature? 📚 ✍️

In this Nation.Cymru article, Transport for Wales Trafnidiaeth Cymru writer-in-residence, Jon Gower, visits Aberystwyth to explore the town's incredibly rich literary legacy.

Gower meets with Professor Mererid Hopwood, who shares how Aberystwyth and Ceredigion have fostered extraordinary literary talent, from the Marxist dentist poet T.E. Nicholas to Caradoc Evans, whose dark short stories once earned him the title of the "hated man in Wales." Hopwood also highlights the remarkable Teulu'r Cilie farming family, where almost every member wrote poetry on barn walls and in books! 🚜 📖

The journey also delves into the quirky side of Aberystwyth, famously captured in Malcolm Pryce's comic detective novels that feature a Druid Mafia and a 24-hour whelk stall. With the National Library of Wales housing roughly ten million books, Gower discovers how the town plans to use its new UNESCO designation to build literary bridges for minority languages and construct defences of peace. 🕊️

Read the full article in the link below 👇

📸 © Hawlfraint y Goron / © Crown Copyright (2025) Cymru Wales

28/10/2026

Although Borth Station Museum has officially closed its doors for the winter season, local railway history is still just a click away!

The museum has launched a brand-new website where visitors can explore its fascinating collection, read about Borth’s railway heritage and learn more about the station's past from home.

💻 Explore the collection online: borthstationmuseum.co.uk

27/10/2026

Rail safety isn't just about infrastructure, it’s about people working together to educate and protect our communities. 🤝

Recently, Deb caught up with British Transport Police - Wales, Network Rail and Transport for Wales Trafnidiaeth Cymru at Machynlleth Police Station to discuss safety across our unique, rural railway. With over 200 level crossings and many unmanned stations, collaboration is vital to ensuring everyone gets home safely.

It was great to hear about the incredible work going on behind the scenes to keep our communities safe, including VR headsets at the Royal Welsh Show to school visits. We even got a sneak peek at a brilliant new video featuring Jack the Rail Safety Dog! 🐾 🐶 You can follow him on Instagram

Read all about our safety catch-up over on the blog 👇

26/10/2026

Join us this 🗓️ Wednesday, 28 October from ⏰ 10am to 2pm 🚲 Bike Day 📍 StoriPowys: Llyfrgell Machynlleth/Machynlleth Library

What's happening:

🔐 FREE bike security marking and registration
🇫🇷 Simulated bike ride through Powys of the 2027 Tour de France route
🥤 Use peddle power to make smoothies
..and so much more!

22/10/2026

On Friday and Saturday, Services between Aberystwyth and Shrewsbury will be reduced, running every two hours.

⚠️Cyngor teithio Storm Austen | Storm Austen travel advice
📌Dydd Gwener 23 Hydref - Dydd Sul 25 Hydref
📌Friday 23 October – Sunday 25 October

📣 Mae rhybudd tywydd melyn ar gyfer gwynt yn dod i rym ar gyfer rhannau o Gymru a'r Gororau o hanner nos ddydd Iau.

Er mwyn lleihau tarfu a chadw cwsmeriaid i symud yn ddiogel, bydd newidiadau i wasanaethau ar waith ar y llwybrau canlynol:

• Gorllewin o Gaerfyrddin
• Llinell Calon Cymru
• Arfordir Gogledd Cymru
• Llinell y Cambrian (Aberystwyth - Amwythig)

Am fanylion llawn, ewch i https://trc.cymru/cyngor-teithio-yn-ymwneud-ar-tywydd

Gall ardaloedd eraill hefyd yn cael eu heffeithio ar y diwrnod. Ar gyfer diweddariadau gwasanaeth byw, ewch i https://trc.cymru/statws-gwasanaeth/pob-diweddariad

📣 A yellow wind warning is in force for parts of Wales and the Borders from midnight on Thursday.

To help minimise disruption and keep customers moving safely, service changes will be in place on the following routes:

• West of Carmarthen
• Heart of Wales line
• North Wales coast
• Cambrian line (Aberystwyth - Shrewsbury)

For full details, please visit: https://tfw.wales/weather-travel-advice

Other areas may also be affected on the day, for live service updates visit: https://tfw.wales/service-status/all-updates

22/10/2026

22/10/2026

What a brilliant time connecting with partners at the Community Rail Conference!

We loved hearing Chris Birks, Director of Policy and Communications at Community Rail Network, outline the importance of amplifying the voices of community rail partnerships, and seeing all the inspiring activities making a difference across Great Britain during the CRP Showcase Session.

We are eager and ready to keep delivering for the communities along the Cambrian line!

20/10/2026

Something old, something new.

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20/10/2026

📝 Catch up on Deb's latest trip up the coast to Tywyn and Llwyngwril.

Deb stopped by the Talyllyn Railway 🚂 to meet with General Manager, Liz Porrett, to discuss our recent Cambrian Community Fund. She then travelled further up the coast to Llwyngwril to meet with the local Art Club 🎨 to discuss a new mural celebrating the history of the station.

It was a great day full of community planning, local history and plenty of tea and biscuits.