Cardiff Crossrail phase 1 FAQ

  • How is the project funded?

    • Cardiff Council, in partnership with TfW, secured £100 million of funding for Cardiff Crossrail phase 1a, the delivery of a tramway from Cardiff Central to Cardiff Bay. £50 million was secured from the UK Government, with the Welsh Government match funding a further £50 million for the project.

  • How was the project developed?

    • 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.

  • How will this project fit in with the South Wales Metro?

    • The scheme will extend on the works being completed as part of the Core Valleys Lines transformation which includes the Cardiff Bay line transformation. It’s fully aligned with the South Wales Metro aspirations.

    • The South Wales Metro will significantly improve connectivity throughout South Wales and provide access to jobs, leisure and other opportunities for the people of Wales through unifying rail, bus, walking and cycling routes

  • How will this project fit in with the Cardiff Central to Newport Road Outline Business Case?

    • We’re exploring options for future transport routes between Cardiff Central and Newport Road via Cardiff Bay and Porth Teigr. These would be future improvements following the completion of the new Butetown railway station, the planned upgrades to Cardiff Bay station and the delivery of Cardiff Crossrail phase 1a, subject to funding being secured.

    • Corridor options were presented to the public through a seven-week public consultation which closed in January 2023. The findings from the consultation will inform the business case and final design.

  • How can I have a say?

    • Our six-week public consultation launched on 16 September 2024 and closed on 27 October 2024.  The feedback we received will help to inform key decisions on the scheme and shape the project, which we’re delivering in partnership with Cardiff Council.

    • Further information can be found on our engagement platform. You can also find out more about how we’re engaging with the public on the scheme by reading our Cardiff Crossrail Consultation Commitment.