First TfW Class 398 arrives at Taff’s Well

By Andy Roden
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Trains to begin operation in 2024

Transport for Wales Rail’s first Stadler Class 398 tram-train has arrived at the new purpose-built Taff’s Well depot.

No 398007 has been at Network Rail’s Melton Rail Innovation and Development Centre for testing in recent months, and the fleet of 36 trains is due to begin operation in 2024 on the Treherbert, Aberdare, Merthyr and City lines.

The first TfW Rail Class 398 tram-trains have now arrived at Taff's Well depot.
The first TfW Rail Class 398 tram-trains have now arrived at Taff's Well depot. TfW Rail

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Originally published in Modern Railways Online

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