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 1, the delivery of a tramway from Cardiff Central to the 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 1 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 Bay line transformation. It’s fully aligned with our South Wales Metro aspirations.

    • The South Wales Metro will significantly improve connectivity throughout South Wales and provide access to jobs, leisure and other opportunities by 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 1, 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?

    • We’ll be carrying out a public consultation which will launch on 16 September 2024. It will run for six weeks. You can find out more about how we’re engaging on the scheme by reading our Cardiff Crossrail Consultation Commitment.

  • Where will I find information on the public consultation?