TRANSPORT FOR WALES BUYS PULLMAN

TRANSPORT FOR Wales (TFW) has purchased Pullman Rail Ltd at Cardiff Canton from Colas Rail. The purchase of the Canton site will assist TFW in having sufficient capacity to support new rolling stock currently being built for the operator, as well as the planned South Wales Metro scheme.

The majority of the TFW fleet is maintained, serviced and cleaned at Canton and TFW is promising further investment in the site to improve facilities that can be offered. Speaking about the acquisition TFW chief executive James Price said: “High performing and enterprising, Pullman reflect many of Tfw’s own values. Pullman has been operating in the UK for more than 25 years, delivering high quality products and services. This technical expertise, quality workmanship and innovation are integral to the UK rail industry, ensuring legacy fleet can be maintained.

“TFW are proud to be aligned with this strong heritage and the opportunities this partnership will present for the growth of both organisations in the future, in improving rail services for our passengers and securing jobs locally in Wales.”

Pullman will continue to operate as a stand-alone business as Pullman Rail Ltd. Activity will remain business as usual with services continuing to be delivered under the Pullman brand.