South West Wales Connected Blog

Rediscover the Rebecca riots in Carmarthen

Rediscover the Rebecca riots in Carmarthen

A host of events taking place in Carmarthen this May will examine the significance of an icon of Welsh rebellion for people in Wales today.
Five top rugby landmarks on our rail network

Five top rugby landmarks on our rail network

If you love rugby, you’ve come to the right rail network. From world class rugby stadiums to the historical site ...
Children show their creativity at Carmarthen railway station

Children show their creativity at Carmarthen railway station

A GROUP of school children from Carmarthen are helping to bring the town’s railway station back to life with a unique piece of artwork. 
6 things to do with kids on our rail network this half term

6 things to do with kids on our rail network this half term

It’s nearly half term, and with spring around the corner there’s never been a better time to get out and about by ...
Get rambling and scrambling on our network this half term!

Get rambling and scrambling on our network this half term!

A new set of self-guided walks for children is helping families enjoy fun outdoor adventures on the South West Wales rail network.
A day in the life of a duty manager

A day in the life of a duty manager

Ever wondered what it’s like to work on the railway? We caught up with Jason Holloway, a duty manager at Swansea Station, to discover what his job entails.
A day out in Llanelli by train

A day out in Llanelli by train

A historic market town set beside the blue sweep of the Loughor estuary, Llanelli has plenty to offer day ...
5 historical attractions to visit on our rail network

5 historical attractions to visit on our rail network

South-West Wales is steeped in history. From the romantic ruins of Lamphey Bishop’s Palace to the beautifully ...
How station adopters have transformed Pembrey & Burry Port Station

How station adopters have transformed Pembrey & Burry Port Station

If you visit Pembrey and Burry Port station you’ll be greeted by a wonderful garden on the station platform. It’s ...
What’s it like being a conductor on our rail network?

What’s it like being a conductor on our rail network?

No two days are alike for train conductor Michael Gannon. Working varied shifts, his job takes him rich across ...
How you can help create a travel network for bees

How you can help create a travel network for bees

Just as our road and rail networks enable us to move easily across the region, insects need their own “highways” ...
Swansea Bay and West Wales Metro: what you need to know

Swansea Bay and West Wales Metro: what you need to know

Imagine a future in which the South West Wales rail network is integrated with bus routes, ticketing and ...
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