Larger concourse set to arrive at Cardiff station

Transport for Wales (TfW) has revealed plans for a £140 million scheme to enhance and improve Cardiff Central railway station.

Focusing on alleviating overcrowding, the plans include a larger concourse to increase capacity as well as additional gatelines.

The proposed improvements will modernise the station and support long-term passenger growth, while complementing the history and heritage of the building.

Other improvements include larger waiting, retail, and cycle storage facilities.

Alexia Course, Chief Commercial Officer at TfW, said: “The investment 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.
“We’ve submitted the full business case for the scheme, and we’ll soon be submitting the planning documents, and if this is approved, we can progress with the delivery of the enhancements.”

The Department for Transport, Cardiff Capital Region and the Welsh Government will provide up to £140 million for the enhancements.