Councillors in Gwynedd have raised concerns over “unacceptable” planned cuts to an “immensely important” Welsh railway line. They say the Cambrian Coast line provides an important service for locals accessing shops, jobs, and services, and is a popular route for tourists.

In April, Transport for Wales announced a “future timetable review”, stating it would be removing four services between Machynlleth and Pwllheli (two in each direction). Two further services would be re-timed and run between March and December 2024. A mooted hourly service would only run between Aberystwyth and Shrewsbury from May to September, beginning in May 2026.