Cycle train enters service on the Heart of Wales line

UK: Transport for Wales has returned to service the first of six Class 153 single-car diesel multiple-units which are being refurbished to carry bicycles.

The others will enter service by the summer, operating on the Heart of Wales line between Swansea and Shrewsbury.

The refurbishment was undertaken by Chrysalis Rail at Landore depot in Swansea. Some of the seats have been removed to increase the number of bike spaces from two to 10, and to provide room…