New TrawsCymru route is an electric first
A new TrawsCymru service will commence operation in February 2024. The service will see the first electric buses on Gwynedd‘s public transport network.
The service is to operate between Caernarfon, Porthmadog and Blaenau Ffestiniog. The vehicles and charging facilities have been provided thanks to financial support from the Welsh Government and will be operated by Llew Jones International.
Yutong single-deck electric buses are to be used on the service.
“We are thrilled to be at the forefront of innovation and sustainability in the public transportation sector” – Steve Jones, Managing Director at Llew Jones International
Steve Jones, Managing Director at Llew Jones International, said: “We are thrilled to be at the forefront of innovation and sustainability in the public transportation sector.
“Being awarded the T22 TrawsCymru electric bus contract not only marks a significant achievement for our company but also underscores our dedication to providing eco-friendly and efficient transport solutions for the communities we serve.”
“This is the culmination of a lot of close collaboration between Gwynedd Council and Transport for Wales” – Cllr Dafydd Meurig, Cyngor Gwynedd’s Environment Member
Cllr Dafydd Meurig, Cyngor Gwynedd’s Environment Member, said: “It is excellent news that the first electric buses are being introduced on our public transport network here in Gwynedd. The new T22 service will offer more travel options along the Blaenau Ffestiniog to Porthmadog route and on to Caernarfon, with significant environmental benefits.
“This is the culmination of a lot of close collaboration between Gwynedd Council and Transport for Wales, with financial support from the Welsh Government as well, and is an example of what can be achieved with working together despite the difficult financial climate.”
When it starts from February, the T22 service will enable people to travel hourly between Blaenau Ffestiniog and Porthmadog, and every two hours between Porthmadog and Caernarfon. In addition, the TrawsCymru T2 service will continue to operate between Aberystwyth and Bangor passing Porthmadog and Caernarfon.
“We’re delighted to be working with Cyngor Gwynedd to introduce this additional route to the TrawsCymru network” – Gethin George, Programme Manager for TrawsCymru at TfW
Gethin George, Programme Manager for TrawsCymru at TfW, said: “We’re delighted to be working with Cyngor Gwynedd to introduce this additional route to the TrawsCymru network providing improved access to public transport and helping deliver our vision for better integration between bus and other modes of transport and encouraging people to leave their cars behind and take the bus whenever possible.”