Funding approved for Cardiff Central station upgrade

Work to modernise and upgrade the main concourse at Cardiff Central station has been given the green light to begin in the New Year.

The scheme to improve the station is being led by Transport for Wales, with the investment of up to £140 million being provided by the Department for Transport (TfW), Cardiff Capital Region and the Welsh Government.

Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales, Ken Skates, said: “This is a major milestone for our ambitious plans to upgrade Cardiff Central station, a key hub on our South Wales Metro and gateway to Wales’ capital city.

“The joint £140m investment will modernise and enhance the station, benefiting passengers and accommodating our ambitions for long-term growth.”

Alexia Course, Chief Commercial Officer at TfW, said: “The approval of the full business case gives us the green light to forge ahead with our plans to deliver much needed enhancements to Cardiff Central station.

“The investment of up to £140 million means we can deliver improvements to the station to make it fit for a capital city and sustain future growth, providing a better experience for our station customers.”

Councillor Huw Thomas, Leader of Cardiff Council and Deputy Chair, Cardiff Capital Region, added: “This is a significant milestone for the future prosperity of Cardiff and the region, helping to deliver long-term and sustainable growth for years to come.

“Cardiff has a great reputation as a destination venue for concerts and sporting events such as the forthcoming football Euros in 2028, and the improved Cardiff Central station will increase our capacity for this considerably.”