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THE HEART

OF WALES LINE

THE HEART OF WALES LINE

A lot to love...

A lot to love...

Discover

Discover

THE HEART

OF WALES LINE

THE HEART OF WALES LINE

A lot to love...

                A lot to love...         

The Heart of Wales Line is a spectacular rural railway between Swansea and Shrewsbury. The seven days/week train service is operated by Transport for Wales. Much loved by day trippers and walkers, the line also provides a vital transport link for lively rural communities and towns across Mid Wales and the Borders.

The Heart of Wales Line links to major and urban routes across the UK Network via Crewe, Shrewsbury, Craven Arms, Llanelli, Swansea and Cardiff.


This site is run by the Heart of Wales Line Development Company, an accredited Community Rail Partnership promoting and developing the Heart of Wales Railway Line for the benefit of people living and working locally, local businesses and of course for visitors. We are proud to be part of Community Rail Wales, supported by councils, the rail industry and Welsh Government.

THE ROUTE

The railway crosses two impressive viaducts at Knucklas and at Cynghordy and goes through six tunnels, including one on the magnificent run up to Sugar Loaf. Over 30 stations are served by the line, some of which are request stops. 


Trains along the Heart of Wales Line call at all stations linked to the fantastic new long distance walking trail. If you love walking, why not hop on a train and walk from one station to the next along the Heart of Wales Line Trail!


The Heart of Wales Line runs through dramatic scenery of mountains, forests, wild rivers, green meadows and pretty towns and villages across Shropshire, Powys, Carmarthenshire and the City and County of Swansea. There is a limited but regular train service along the line operated by Transport for Wales. 


We are looking forward to a much improved service in 2022/23. A big thank you to all those who have been campaigning for these improvements.

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