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Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil

The Merthyr line follows the River Taff, and passes some of the surprising places where modern Wales, and rail transport itself, was born.

Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil

The Merthyr line follows the River Taff, and passes some of the surprising places where modern Wales, and rail transport itself, was born.

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Alderney Railway

70-year old 'Elizabeth' hauls visitors along the green and wind-swept northern coastline of this stunning Channel Island.

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Borderlands Line

27-mile railway connecting Bidston and Wrexham Central, across the countryside and crossing the River Dee, one of Wales' great rivers.

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Cambrian (Coast) Line

Linking Shrewsbury with Aberystwyth and Pwllheli, the line passes through the Welsh countryside via Dyfi Biosphere Reserve and Snowdonia National Park

Chester-Shrewsbury (through Wales)

Although starting in England, this is an hour journey from Roman Chester running through the countryside, Wrexham retail centre, and Pontcysyllte aqueduct in Wales, and on to Shrewsbury.

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Ffestiniog Railway, Porthmadog to Bleanau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd

40 miles of scenic Wales around Snowdonia National Park, with two trains trips to take beginning from the historic centre of Porthmadog.

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Heart of Wales Line

121-mile journey linking Shrewsbury and Swansea, a 150-year-old line crossing the Cynghordy and Knucklas viaducts, and passing through Welsh Marches.

Scenic

Welshpool & Llanfair Railway, Powys

8 miles through mid Wales' steep and rolling green hills, rivers such as the Banwy, and farmlands around Caereinion.

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