TRANSPORT for Wales (TfW) customers are being encouraged to check their journey details as an increase in train services comes into effect next month.

From Sunday 15 May, a new rail timetable will be in place across the Wales and Borders rail network.

This will include the return of a number of services across North, Mid and West Wales that were removed from the timetable as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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It is hoped this will provide a boost to capacity ahead of a summer tourist season.

While the times of many services will be unaffected, customers should still ensure they double-check their departure, arrival and connection times.

Among the key changes are nine additional services each way per day along the North Wales Coast between Chester and Llandudno Junction, including the return of direct services between Llandudno and Manchester Airport, and six extra services each way between Swansea and West Wales.

TfW is also reintroducing two additional return services between Aberystwyth and Shrewsbury, and along the Conwy Valley Line between Llandudno Junction and Blaenau Ffestiniog.

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Colin Lea, Transport for Wales Planning and Performance Director, said: “We are introducing more services across our network and making adjustments elsewhere from 15 May. It’s really important for customers to check their journey details ahead of travelling.

“As we welcome more customers back to our services, some trains will be busier than they have been for a while, especially in the busy holiday periods. For those customers who wish to travel on quieter services, we recommend using our Capacity Checker tool."