retaining Alphaline branding on existing routes, it also re-introduced the brand to the Cambrian Line services that it took over from Central Trains. This lasted until 2003, when the new franchise was taken over by Arriva Trains Wales and Alphaline branding was quickly removed. Despite this, Arriva Trains Wales continued to operate Alphaline services into 2004. Wessex Trains Upon its creation from the South West England services of Wales & West in 2001, Wessex Trains also retained the Alphaline brand. The company also continued to repaint newly acquired Class 158 units in the silver Alphaline livery - although it changed the colour of the passenger entrance doors from navy to either maroon or purple in an attempt to distinguish itself from Wales & Borders. By late 2003, Wessex Trains was the only company continuing to use the Alphaline brand. The brand was finally dropped after Wessex Trains was absorbed into the Greater Western franchise in 2006 with First Great Western not continuing the brand's use. References British Rail brands