Rail commuters in Gwynedd should see an increase in the number of trains available on Sundays from next month.

Transport for Wales has announced that Sunday railway timetables across Wales will be transformed this December with a 40 per cent increase in services across the network, making a significant step toward the creation of a truly seven-day railway service.

An additional 186 Sunday services will provide an economic boost throughout the country.

Expected to help boost the tourism industry in Wales, TfW will create new Sunday services between Llandudno Junction and Blaenau Ffestiniog, creating an all year-round Sunday service.

There will be four services in each direction providing vital links to tourist destinations in the area.

The Cambrian Coast line will also see a huge benefit, going from one Sunday service a day in each direction between Pwllheli and Machynlleth to five in each direction.

Ken Skates, minister for economy and transport said: “Transport is fundamental to the success of our economy in Wales and this dramatic increase in the number of Sunday services will increase connectivity between our cities, towns and villages.

“These services will improve access for social, recreational and educational opportunities, as well as employment opportunities. Later services will also increase options for people attending late night events across the country.”

Customer experience director for Transport for Wales, Colin Lea, said: “We’ve committed to giving customers the service they deserve on a Sunday and are delighted to be able to make these improvements. Some lines which never had a Sunday service before, will now be connected, giving greater leisure and economic benefits to so many areas.

“A huge amount of hard work has gone into developing this timetable for our customers. We’ve seen some fantastic collaboration with our partners in Network Rail in securing access for earlier and later services, by moving planned maintenance times and I’d like to thank all involved for their hard work.”

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