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New Addition to Cambrian 'Coastcard' Collection 09/07/2007

Following the popularity of the Cambrian Coastcards launched earlier in 2007 - a new card has been published to add to the collection.

The cover of the new A5 sized coastcard shows a painting of a train crossing Barmouth viaduct - originally painted by artist David Grosvenor as one of a series of posters produced to promote some of the scenic railways of Wales in the 1990s.

The reverse of the coastcards shows the names of some of the popular resorts on the Cambrian Coast that are accessible by train - with daily Rover tickets from £6 adults (£3 children) the train is a great way to visit them. Also on the reverse are the contact details of "traveline cymru' whom provide public transport information including train times.

Councillor Trevor Roberts the Chairman of North Wales Transport Consortium TAITH in launching the new cards said - "The Cambrian Coast railway line is so much more than a way of getting from A to B - it's a mobile tourist attraction in its own right! I hope that this addition to the coastcard collection will prove popular in raising awareness of the line with locals and tourists alike and will support an increase in passenger growth."

Gerwyn Jones on behalf of the Cambrian Railways Partnership, who publish the cards, commented "The original coastcards have proven not only to be popular as postcards but also   as items of memorabilia that people like to keep and put up as adornments in their homes and offices."

The new coastcards will be available from manned railway stations, at Tourist Information Centres and other outlets along the Cambrian Coast. However should you wish to receive a card in the post, please send a pre paid self addressed envelope (at least A5 in size) to:

Gerwyn Jones
Rail Development Officer
Cambrian Railways Partnership
c/o Arriva Trains Wales
Machynlleth Railway Station
Doll Street
Machynlleth
Powys SY20 8BL

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