Cardiff crossrail. Cardiff’s ambition to transform its public transport ...

Cardiff crossrail. Cardiff’s ambition to transform its public transport system is gathering momentum, with the first phase of the Cardiff Crossrail project set for completion by 2028 – perfectly timed to welcome . Graham is set to deliver the £100m first phase of Cardiff Crossrail linking Cardiff Central station with Cardiff Bay. The order will also confer planning consent by way of a direction as to The first phase of the Cardiff Crossrail is targeted for completion by 2028 - in time for the city to host the UEFA European Football Championships. A TWA Order is proposed to authorise Cardiff Council to construct some of the tram-train elements of Cardiff CrossRail Phase 1A. The initial stage would see the construction of a tramway Although this is a different project to Cardiff Crossrail, the Core Valleys Line and Cardiff Crossrail will travel along the same track and stop at some of the The tram forms a key part of the Cardiff Crossrail project, proposed to run from Creigiau and the new Plasdwr development in the north west of the city, Funding has been agreed with the Welsh and UK governments for the £100m first phase of what is being called Cardiff Crossrail and will see tram-trains Cardiff Crossrail phrase one. Image by Cardiff-based architectrual firm The Urbanists. Cardiff Construction of a new tram-train route from Cardiff Central to Cardiff Bay via Callaghan Square is set to commence as GRAHAM has been identified as the principal contractor. This marks the first UK: Graham has been awarded a contract for the detailed design and construction of a tram-train line between Cardiff Central station and Cardiff Bay. South Wales Metro electrification: • South Wales Metro Electrification Progress In today's video we'll be taking a look at the plans for "Cardiff Crossrail" and discuss why Transport for Wales Metro Central will be 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. The key phase two of the Cardiff Crossrail project is vital for delivering a transformational 20 kilometre rapid transit network for the capital based on a turn Graham is to deliver the first £100m slice of Cardiff’s eagerly awaited Crossrail project. The go-ahead comes A £100m contract for the detailed design and construction of the first phase of the Cardiff Crossrail tram-train project has been awarded. The first phase of Cardiff Crossrail - which will run from Cardiff Central to Cardiff Bay Train Station is set to be delivered - now that funding has been secured by Cardiff Council from both the The initial phase of Cardiff Crossrail, a project by Cardiff Council and Transport for Wales (TfW), aims to enhance the railway UPDATE 22 August 2025 Cardiff Council have applied to the Welsh Ministers under section 6 of the Transport and Works Act 1992, for an Order to request "Cardiff crossrail" extensions to Newport Road, Pierhead Street and Alexandra Head New stations on the Core Valley lines Electrification to Holyhead County Down construction firm Graham is set to be appointed as the principal contractor on the first phase of the Cardiff Crossrail. This is Cardiff Crossrail phase 1 is part of the wider Cardiff Crossrail vision presented in the Transport White Paper, published by Cardiff Council in July 2019. Cardiff Council has said it is on track to launch the first phase of the Cardiff Crossrail tram system in 2028. WSP and RLB join Cardiff Crossrail team WSP and RLB join Cardiff Crossrail team 2 Feb 24 Cardiff Council has commissioned consultants to work up CrossRail Phase 1a – Cabinet Presentation March 2024 Cabinet Decisions Cabinet authority to launch an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) 2 Stage Tender for Phase 1A of the CrossRail Project. To note that the TWA Order will confer full authority to Cardiff Council for the construction of the project and that Cardiff Council is the named applicant of the TWA Cardiff Crossrail Cardiff Central to Cardiff Bay tramway A public consultation was held on proposals for a brand-new tramway between Cardiff Central and Cardiff Bay in Last year, the Burns Delivery Board stated it believed the project could cost £810M. It is hoped that the first stage of Cardiff Crossrail, connecting the Similarly, I really want to see the full Cardiff Crossrail, NW Corridor to RCT and Circle, as this scheme, and phases thereof, has the biggest mode shift demand potential of all those under New images have been released of the first phase of the proposed Cardiff Crossrail project. The CrossRail Phase 1 scheme is located in The first phase of the Cardiff Crossrail - a tram‑train route from Cardiff Central railway station to Cardiff Bay via Callaghan Square - is set to move into the construction phase, with First images show the £100m new tram route that will run through the middle of Cardiff A public consultation on the first phase of the Cardiff Crossrail Cardiff Crossrail is transforming transport in Cardiff. It has The first phase of the ambitious Cardiff Crossrail project, with a new tram link running from Cardiff Central Station to Cardiff Bay, is on track to become The first phase of the ambitious Cardiff Crossrail project, with a new tram link running from Cardiff Central Station to Cardiff Bay, is on track to become Plans have been revealed for a brand-new tramway from Cardiff Central railway station to Cardiff Bay, connecting the two directly by rail for the first The full details of Cardiff's £1bn plan to transform public transport in the city have been revealed. Cardiff residents are invited to have their say on a brand-new tram system connecting Cardiff Central Station and Cardiff Bay. Graham Group has secured the contract for the early-stage design and construction of Cardiff Crossrail's initial phase, following a comprehensive tender Cardiff’s ambition to transform public transport is gathering pace, with the first phase of the Cardiff Crossrail targeted for completion by 2028 - just in time for the city to welcome visitors as a host for Cardiff Council has announced that the first phase of the Cardiff Crossrail is targeted for completion by 2028, which will enable it to transport fans Transport White Paper Cardiff Council’s Transport White Paper lays out an ambitious 10-year plan to tackle the climate emergency, reduce congestion and improve air quality in the Welsh capital. Cardiff Crossrail Cardiff Central to Cardiff Bay tramway A public consultation was held on proposals for a brand-new tramway between Cardiff Central and Cardiff Bay in Cardiff Crossrail Figure 2 Welsh Gov, 2017 Mode Share in Wales for Commuting Today the rail network from the valleys into Cardiff only handles about Cardiff Crossrail Phase 2 is the key next phase of the full Cardiff Crossrail Project. This development comes as the city Cardiff Crossrail phrase one. The new The first phase of the ambitious Cardiff Crossrail project, with a new tram link running from Cardiff Central Station to Cardiff Bay, is on track to become operational by the summer of 2028. The first phase of the Cardiff Crossrail project, with a£100m new tram link from the city centre to Cardiff Bay, has been confirmed. We're putting our time and money into the South Wales metro to provide even better travel options to Wales. Graham is set to be officially signed as principal contractor to build the first phase of Cardiff’s long-planned Crossrail tram-train network linking the city centre with Cardiff Bay. Proposals John Graham Construction has been won the contract to design and build the £100m first phase of the Cardiff Crossrail project. Cardiff Crossrail Project We are working with Transport for Wales (TfW) to deliver a new tramway from Cardiff Central to Cardiff Bay, as part of the first phase of Cardiff Crossrail. Cardiff Crossrail, a new engineering campus in Blaenau Gwent, and new cycle routes through Conwy Valley are just some of the transformational local Contractor Graham, supported by design partner Amey, will design and build phase one of the Cardiff Crossrail tram-train project. Contractor Graham has secured the job to design and build the £100m first phase of Cardiff Crossrail. This video looks in more detail at what is being called Cardiff Crossrail, that will link Cardiff Central to Cardiff Bay and the proposed extensions into the bay. The CrossRail Phase 1 scheme is located in Cardiff Crossrail as described in Cardiff Council’s white paper is an ambitious plan for a new 18-mile metro line bringing rail connections to existing communities and new development areas. It is hoped that the first stage of Cardiff Cardif Crossrail Phase 1A will involve the creation of a new tram-train link between Cardif railway station and Cardif Bay, connecting the two by rail for the very first time. Central The project forms part of the Cardiff Crossrail - Transport and Work Acts Order We have applied to Welsh Ministers for permission to build and run a new tramway in Cardiff, under section 6 of the Transport and Works Act 1992. Phase one will finish by 2028, connecting key areas and boosting mobility for residents. The full Cardiff Crossrail can deliver equivalent benefits of a £2-3B new build 20Km rapid transit system, for Cardiff Crossrail Project We are working with Transport for Wales (TfW) to deliver a new tramway from Cardiff Central to Cardiff Bay, as part of the first phase of Cardiff Crossrail. Image credit The Urbanists Plans for a tram-train network in the capital have taken the most significant step forward yet, with the first phase of the Cardiff News Cardiff is getting a vast new £100 million tram network It’s hoped that the first part of Cardiff Crossrail will be ready by 2029 Cllr Dan De'Ath emphasises that Cardiff Crossrail is a long-term investment in public transport infrastructure, supporting developments city-wide and promoting a greener, more Cardiff Crossrail: First look at new city tram plans Transport for Wales and Cardiff Council hope the proposals will mean "faster and more frequent Cardiff Crossrail (CXR) The Cardiff Bay area offers great potential for development and employment growth but is rather isolated from the centre of Cardiff and much more so from the remainder of the The key phase two of the Cardiff Crossrail project is vital for delivering a transformational 20 kilometre rapid transit network for the capital based on a turn Contractor Graham has secured the job to design and build the £100m first phase of Cardiff Crossrail. A £100m contract for the detailed design and construction of the first phase of the Cardiff Crossrail tram-train project has been awarded. The order will also confer planning consent by way of a direction as to Cardiff Council and Transport for Wales (TFW) are collaborating to deliver a new tram between Cardiff Central train station and Pierhead Station in Cardiff Bay. Backed by £100m in joint funding from the Welsh Government and the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund, the first phase of the project will begin with a new tram link between Cardiff We are working with Transport for Wales (TfW) to deliver a new tramway from Cardiff Central to Cardiff Bay, as part of the first phase of Cardiff Crossrail. The first phase of a new tramway for Cardiff will close a critical gap in the Welsh capital’s connectivity. Funded by £100 million, it's set to open in 2028, boosting Cardiff's rail network. Discover how with Transport for Wales today. Image credit The Urbanists Emily Price Further details have emerged of a “mammoth” new tramway in Cardiff which is The first phase of the Cardiff Crossrail is targeted for completion by 2028 - in time for the city to host the UEFA European Football Championships. This will improve Cardiff Council have approved construction of Phase 1A of Crossrail, with pre-construction activity (surveys, site clearance) already started and main Plans for a new tram that could eventually stretch across Cardiff have been revealed. Cardiff’s ambition to transform public transport is gathering pace, with the first phase of the Cardiff Crossrail targeted for completion by 2028 - just in time for the city to welcome visitors as a host for GRAHAM has been awarded the contract to design and build the first phase of the Cardiff Crossrail project. Network Rail has welcomed funding announced today (19 January) by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) for a new The first phase of Cardiff Crossrail - which will run from Cardiff Central to Cardiff Bay Train Station is set to be delivered - now that funding has been secured by Cardiff Council from both the The Welsh Government is awaiting UK Government's response on addressing rail investment underfunding for Cardiff's £100m crossrail trams project. Video looking at "South Wales Metro", which provides a brief overview and progress update, including the latest news about the Cardiff Bay Line (Butetown Branch Line). This significant The first phase of the Cardiff Crossrail, a tram‑train route from Cardiff Central railway station to Cardiff Bay via Callaghan Square, is set to move into the construction phase. This will improve Alex Seabrook, local democracy reporter New details have been revealed about major upgrades to public transport in northwest Cardiff including GRAHAM has been awarded the contract to design and build the first phase of the Cardiff Crossrail project. This significant Plans for a new tram that could eventually stretch across Cardiff have been revealed. Cardiff Council later secured £100m worth of funding for the Crossrail project in February 2025. The contractor, which has offices in England, Scotland and How the first phase of Cardiff Crossrail from Cardiff Central Station to Cardiff could look. The scheme aims to reduce car journeys, of which there The first phase of a new tramway for Cardiff will close a critical gap in the Welsh capital’s connectivity. Like its London namesake, Cardiff Crossrail is the name of a plan to build a light-rail route through the middle of the Welsh capital. Cardiff Crossrail phase 1a is part of the wider Cardiff Crossrail vision presented in the Transport White Paper, published by Cardiff Council in July 2019. Further desires as part of the Western Gateway Rail Deal stage one The Welsh Government is awaiting UK Government's response on addressing rail investment underfunding for Cardiff's £100m crossrail trams project. This could eventually see a route running from Cardiff (TWA Order) for CrossRail Phase 1A. Subject to Cardiff City Council Cabinet approval at its Cardiff Crossrail, a new tram system, links Cardiff Central to Cardiff Bay. Cardiff Council and Transport for Wales (TFW) are collaborating to deliver a new tram between Cardiff Central train station and Pierhead Station in Cardiff Bay. We’re working with Cardiff Council to develop and deliver a tram-train link from Cardiff Central to the Bay, enhancing connectivity between the city centre and the Bay, benefiting the wider city and region. This will improve connectivity There is a unique opportunity for Cardiff to develop a 20 kilometre rapid transit network, capable of carrying an additional 2,000 people an hour across the Cardiff Crossrail, a new tram system, links Cardiff Central to Cardiff Bay. Cardiff Council is applying for an Order under the Transport and Works Act 1992 (the TWAO) with the support of Transport for Wales (TfW) to authorise a highways and tramway scheme to Callaghan A TWA Order is proposed to authorise Cardiff Council to construct some of the tram-train elements of Cardiff CrossRail Phase 1A. Central The project forms part of the Cardif Crossrail Phase 1A will involve the creation of a new tram-train link between Cardif railway station and Cardif Bay, connecting the two by rail for the very first time.