‘Iconic gateway to Wales’: Images of Cardiff Central revamp released
Transport for Wales (TfW) released images of new Cardiff Central plans Credit: Transport for Wales
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Transport for Wales (TfW) is leading a £140m project to transform Cardiff Central railway station
The plans include a larger concourse, better waiting areas, improved retail and cycle storage
The project is backed by the Department for Transport, Cardiff Capital Region, and the Welsh Government
New images show what Cardiff Central railway station could look like if a major redevelopment goes ahead.
Transport for Wales (TfW) is leading the scheme to enhance Wales’ busiest train station which will cost around £140m.
According to TfW, the plans will create an “iconic gateway to Wales” and focus on alleviating overcrowding, reducing congestion and enabling better accessibility for those with reduced mobility.
Plans include a larger concourse, improved waiting, retail and cycle storage facilities.
Alexia Course, Chief Commercial Officer at TfW, said: “We’ve revealed images which show what Cardiff Central could look like as part of plans to enhance the station.
“The investment of up to £140 million means we can deliver improvements to Cardiff Central to make it fit for a capital city and sustain future growth.
“The proposals for the station form part of a wider significant investment going into transforming transport in central Cardiff, including ambitious regeneration plans.”
The Department for Transport, Cardiff Capital Region and the Welsh Government will provide up to £140 million for the enhancements.
The proposed changes will help create Metro Central, a transport hub that allows easy use and access to all modes of public transport on a ‘turn up and go’ service in the heart of Cardiff.
Developers will soon submit planning documents and a final decision on the full business case is anticipated in autumn 2025.
All images in the gallery are credited to Transport for Wales.
