PEOPLE who travel from Hereford to Cardiff or Manchester on the train should now be able to in more comfort, Transport for Wales has said.
The company, which runs trains from North Wales and Manchester to South Wales, via Hereford, has finished a major refurbishment project of some of its fleet.
Work has been ongoing since February 2020 on its fleet of class 158 long-distance trains which can often be seen travelling through Hereford.
An improvement on the reliability of the service has been a central focus to the work, with the upgrading of the electrical, heating and wheel slide protection (WSP) systems.
The refurbishment has seen a range of new interior fittings, such as new carpets, seat covers, and USB charging points for phones.
The refurbished interior of a class 158. Picture: Transport for Wales
The trains have also been rebranded on the outside with Transport for Wales grey and red livery.
Jerry Howells, Transport for Wales head of asset management, is hopeful that these changes can help deliver a better experience for customers.
Mr Howells said: “It’s fantastic to be able to deliver these improvements for customers, which they rightly expect to see on a modern railway network.”
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