'IT'S A VICTORY FOR OUR COMMUNITIES... THE LINE IS ESSENTIAL'

PEOPLE power has forced a rethink of planned timetable changes on a railway that provides a “vital link” for communities in northwest Wales.

- By ANDREW FORGRAVE

Following a “hard fought” community campaign, Transport for Wales (TfW) is to retain winter evening services on the Cambrian Coast Line.

The railway is one of the world’s most scenic, giving unparalleled views of Eryri (Snowdonia) and the coastline. But supporters argued it was also a critical transport link for workers, students and the tourism economy in Gwynedd, Powys and Ceredigion.

Dwyfor Meirionnydd politicians Mabon ap Gwynfor and Liz Saville Roberts backed local campaigners in their fight to keep winter services running on the line. The campaign gained significant momentum over the summer following a public meeting in Tywyn, Gwynedd, that was attended by over 350 people.