MORE trains will be introduced to serve Powys from next month as a number of services for Mid Wales return.

The services were removed from the timetable during the Covid-19 pandemic, with their reinstatement set to provide a boost to capacity ahead of the summer tourist season.

Transport for Wales (TfW) is reintroducing two additional return services between Aberystwyth and Shrewsbury – which stops at Machynlleth, Newtown, Caersws and Welshpool – increasing from 10 to 12, from Sunday, May 15.

On the Heart of Wales Line, meanwhile, there will be an additional early morning service between Shrewsbury and Llandrindod Wells and an additional early morning service between Swansea and Llandovery.

Colin Lea, TfW’s planning and performance director, said: “We are introducing more services across our network and making adjustments elsewhere from May 15.

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

“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."

The May-December timetable period is also expected to include the introduction of the first of TfW’s new trains. The first new trains for the Wales and Borders network are planned to enter service on routes in North Wales and the Borders during the summer.