Cardiff Crossrail

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Some the discussions about this project have been lost in the South Wales Metro discussions, but this project is Tram based and l believe it belongs here.

The project is now moving into execution, with the following announcement:

GRAHAM has been awarded the contract to design and build the first phase of the Cardiff Crossrail project. This significant milestone marks the beginning of an ambitious plan to transform Cardiff’s transport infrastructure.​

Under an early contractor involvement (ECI) deal, GRAHAM will collaborate closely with Cardiff Council and Transport for Wales during the initial stages of the project. This partnership aims to effectively manage design costs and streamline the construction process.

Phase 1 involves the design and construction of a new tramway between Cardiff Central Station and Cardiff Bay. The route will pass through Callaghan Square and run alongside the existing Cardiff Bay Line. Works will include a new two-platform station stop at Cardiff Central Station and an additional third platform at Cardiff Bay station. There will be significant highway modifications and improvements to public space.

The Welsh and UK Governments have each committed £50 million to support the initial phase of the tram project, which will connect Cardiff Central railway station to Cardiff Bay. Earlier this year, Cardiff Council appointed consultants WSP and Rider Levett Bucknall to provide programme and cost management services for the project.

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The full press release is here: Contract Awarded

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The project is being promoted by Cardiff Council, and while it is not part of South Wales Metro project, it is aligned with it and has support of Transport for Wales.

Information on the project including a video and renders can be found here from TfW website. Cardiff Crossrail

 

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There is a good article by Mark Barry on his blog indicating the plans for Crossrail, and which help distinguish between the more traditional rail 'Metro' lines (shown in red and green) and the lighter tram 'Crossrail' lines 'shown in purple.

https://swalesmetroprof.blog/2025/01/03/cardiff-crossrail-phase-2/

 

[Solaris]

FYI

Book Launch: “How to build a Metro”, with author Professor Mark Barry

One view of the collective effort behind the advocacy and development of the Cardiff Capital Region Metro (or South Wales Metro)

www.eventbrite.co.uk

 

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Cardiff Council's Environmental Scrutiny Committee will discuss Cardiff Crossrail Phase 1a in their meeting tomorrow. There are a couple of items attached to the agenda, including a draft Transport and Works Act Order and a presentation on the project. The presentation has updated images of Callaghan Square. Notable changes include the northern end of Bute Street no longer being closed, and the suggestion that the track towards Cardiff Central could be green track:

Changes made following Consultation & Project Development Process:

Reopening of Bute Street (Norther Section) southbound: Enables improved Network Resilience​

Continued engagement with Accessibility and Inclusion Stakeholders​

Improved Bus Circulation on Custom House Street: Maintains bus circulation and connections to the bay​

Replacement Bus Layover: Park Street: Assists operational resilience​

Improved Green Infrastructure: Improves Environmental Impact and Townscape​