Rail delay is 'absolutely disgraceful' - city council leader

WARNING: Matthew Evans

1:10pm Monday 19th July 2010

THE leader of Newport Council has said the situation over the Ebbw Valley line link to Newport was “absolutely disgraceful”, while an assembly member said pushing for the line has been like “beating your head against a brick wall”.

'No decision' on Newport - Ebbw Vale rail link - transport minister

CASH BOOST: Ieuan Wyn Jones when the line first opened

12:40pm Monday 19th July 2010

Despite years of campaigning from the Argus, Wales' transport boss still cannot give a date for when passenger trains will take people from Newport direct to the Ebbw Vale, and it looks as if no decision will be made by the current Assembly government. DAVID DEANS investigates.

Still no date for Newport to Ebbw Vale train link

NOT ON TRACK: There is still no date for when trains will run from Ebbw Vale to Newport

9:40am Saturday 19th June 2010

ASSEMBLY commitment to a timescale for the establishment of an Ebbw Valley rail link into Newport remains elusive.

Newport councillors make new plea for Ebbw Vale rail link

5:20pm Thursday 27th May 2010

NEWPORT councillors reiterated the urgent need for a rail link between Newport and Ebbw Vale, saying the city is being bypassed because it is easier for passengers to travel to Cardiff.

We need rail link to help us survive - Newport traders

11:23am Monday 24th May 2010

TRADERS say getting the rail link between Ebbw Vale and Newport is essential for their survival after new figures revealed more than 1.3 million passengers have used the service to Cardiff.

Ebbw Vale-Newport rail link statement expected soon

2:40pm Thursday 20th May 2010

AN ANNOUNCEMENT over the future of a rail link between Ebbw Vale and Newport will be made "shortly," according to transport minister Ieuan Wyn Jones.

Residents welcome Ebbw Vale station plans

5:10pm Tuesday 19th January 2010

AS WE reported in the Argus yesterday, the Assembly has commissioned Network Rail to develop an outline plan for a new station in the town centre, a mile north of the current Ebbw Vale Parkway stop.

Ebbw Vale could have train station

BUSY: The Ebbw Vale to Cardiff train is being used by about 200,000 since it opened

11:20am Tuesday 19th January 2010

A NEW £6.5 million train station in Ebbw Vale is being looked at in a bid to link the town centre to the new passenger rail line.

'Open Newport link' - Councillor's demand

1:53pm Wednesday 18th June 2008

TODAY, Blaenau Gwent councillor Jen Morgan writes an open letter to the Assembly transport minister Ieuan Wyn Jones and Network Rail demanding action in opening the Ebbw Vale to Newport rail link.

Valley trains already running to Newport - enthusiast

A train on the Gaer spur photographed by Ian Brewer

12:22pm Tuesday 29th January 2008

SIGNALLING delays are a mystery he says






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