Surrey Branch – The Railways of South Wales since 2016 – all change
21-Jan-2027 @ 7:15 PM - 9:30 PM
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The railways of South Wales since 2016 – all change
By Jeremy Segrott
Jeremy Segrott, will give an illustrated talk on the many changes that have taken place on the railways of south Wales over the last ten years. The first hour travels east to west from Severn Tunnel Junction to Carmarthen, charting the electrification of the South Wales Main Line, the arrival of new trains, and the decommissioning of signal boxes and mechanical signalling in West Wales. Part Two turns to the Valley Lines north of Cardiff, which have seen major investment through the South Wales Metro. Jeremy will explore the electrification of the network, extensive infrastructure upgrades, and the transformation of the rolling stock – from 1980s Pacers to the superb new Stadler FLIRT fleet. Based in Cardiff, Jeremy illustrates the talk with his own photography. He is a lifelong railway enthusiast, Chair of the RCTS South Wales Branch, and the Society’s Branch Liaison Officer.