Valley Lines (train operating company)
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Not to be confused with the Valley Lines
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| Franchise(s): | Valley Lines 1995 – 2001 |
| Main region(s): | Cardiff and South Wales Valleys |
| Other region(s): | Bridgend and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Fleet size: | 36 |
| Stations called at: | ? |
| Parent company: | Prism Rail |
Valley Lines was the trading name of the Cardiff Railway Company, the franchise which operated most of these services (the Maesteg Line being the exception, which was operated by Wales and West) from privatisation in 1996 until 2001, when it became part of the new Wales and Borders franchise. Both franchises were part of the National Express Group. The company operated on what is the Valley Lines network in South Wales.
[edit] Fleet
| Class | Image | Type | Top speed | Number | Built | |
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| Class 142 Pacer | Diesel multiple unit | 75 | 120 | 15 | 1985 | |
| Class 143 Pacer |  |
Diesel multiple unit | 75 | 120 | 14 | 1985 - 1986 |
| Class 150/2 Sprinter |  |
Diesel multiple unit | 75 | 120 | 6 | 1985 - 1987 |
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| Preceded by Regional Railways As part of British Rail |
Operator of Valley Lines franchise 1995 - 2001 |
Succeeded by Wales and Borders Wales and Borders franchise |
