South West Wales Connected Blog

Budget boost for major valleys rail test centre warmly welcomed

Budget boost for major valleys rail test centre warmly welcomed

The announcement of the funding award in Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Budget speech today (March 3rd) was described as ...
Discover the wildlife of Burry Port

Discover the wildlife of Burry Port

In the second of our series on the birds, plants and animals you can discover near our railways and stations, we explore the wildlife of Burry Port with Paul Aubrey, education officer for Carmarthenshire Council’s Outdoor Recreation Service.
How Incredible Edible Carmarthenshire is transforming unused land in the county and feeding those in need.

How Incredible Edible Carmarthenshire is transforming unused land in the county and feeding those in need.

South West Wales Community Rail Partnership is currently exploring ways for Incredible Edible Carmarthenshire to transform an area of wasteland behind the westbound platform at Llanelli Railway Station into a large community garden. If it goes ahead, the project will be of huge benefit to the station and to the local area and its community and will serve as another key achievement by the team of volunteers at Incredible Edible Carmarthenshire.
Walking in Neath Port Talbot

Walking in Neath Port Talbot

Our rail network travels through some remarkable places, from historic towns to pretty villages and from beautiful ...
New active travel route on way for Neath

New active travel route on way for Neath

Neath Port Talbot Council has appointed a contractor to start work on the creation of a new Active Travel route between Neath and Tonna.
Wildlife by the Railway: Water Voles

Wildlife by the Railway: Water Voles

Travelling by train from Swansea to Carmarthen takes you through some of the most beautiful scenery in the UK: the ...
Moving Forward Together – Regional Transport Conference

Moving Forward Together – Regional Transport Conference

Join us to help shape the future of transport in Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Neath Port Talbot and Swansea: ...
Discover the Wales Coast Path by train: Carmarthenshire

Discover the Wales Coast Path by train: Carmarthenshire

An excellent example is the stretch that runs through Carmarthenshire: the path takes you to the bustling town of ...
Volunteers needed for Pembrokeshire station adoption

Volunteers needed for Pembrokeshire station adoption

Pembrokeshire residents with an interest in volunteering are being offered the opportunity to join Transport for Wales’ (TfW) ‘Adopt a Station’ scheme.
Join our meeting to forge a vision for a better Llanelli.

Join our meeting to forge a vision for a better Llanelli.

Join our meeting to forge a vision for a better Llanelli.
How an inspiring new project is helping the Milford Haven community pick the improvement initiatives for their town.

How an inspiring new project is helping the Milford Haven community pick the improvement initiatives for their town.

South West Wales Connected Community Rail Partnership is delighted to be involved with Milford Haven Working Together, an innovative Participatory Budget project delivered by Dyfed Powys Police that lets communities decide on the improvement initiatives that get funded in their area.
Pretty as a Picture

Pretty as a Picture

Meet the station adopters making Lamphey railway station picture perfect.
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