Station Network Plans Prospectus
This prospectus invites Local Authorities (LAs) and Corporate Joints Committees (CJCs) to work with Transport for Wales (TfW) on Station Network Plans (SNPs) - targeted improvements to the areas around public transport interchanges, including both train stations and bus hubs. These plans aim to make interchanges safer, more accessible, and better connected.
SNPs are a key element of developing the T Network: Wales’ vision for a fully integrated transport system that seamlessly connects trains, buses, walking, wheeling, and cycling.
This prospectus outlines the key components of developing SNPs for the future public transport interchanges (stations) across Wales and provides practical guidance to LAs and CJCs take the next steps, supported by TfW.
What is a Station Network Plan?
A Station Network Plan identifies key walking, wheeling, and cycling routes that connect communities to nearby public transport hubs - including both train stations and bus interchanges. These routes are designed to make active travel a natural part of everyday journeys, enabling more people to combine walking, wheeling, or cycling with public transport.
SNPs are not just about infrastructure: They are about creating places that work better for people. They guide improvements to:
- Planning and delivering active travel routes to and from stations and bus hubs
- Removing barriers that make it hard to access public transport sustainably
- Improving the spaces around stations and interchanges, especially TfW-owned estates, to make them safer, more accessible and user-friendly.
By bringing these elements together, SNPs pave the way for future stations that enable seamless, multimodal journeys, where walking, wheeling, cycling, and public transport work together effortlessly. Each improved station becomes a milestone in the development of the T Network, helping make active travel and public transport the easy choice.
The case for change
Station Network Plans are a strategic tool for delivering healthier, more inclusive, and better-connected communities. For LAs and CJCs, SNPs can support a wide range of policy goals, reduce costs, and improve outcomes for residents.
Key design features
While each SNP responds to local context, successful plans tend to share a set of core design principles that ensure they are functional, safe, and inclusive. The following categories offer inspiration for what SNPs can include, though not every plan needs to cover all aspects.
Process
The process for developing individual SNPs follows the Welsh Transport Appraisal Guidance (WelTAG) and TfW's Plan of Works (PoW) processes, in alignment with the Active Travel Act Guidance (ATAG). These frameworks provide complementary approaches to ensure that SNPs are evidence-based, inclusive, and deliverable.
Case studies
The following case studies offer inspiration by highlighting specific aspects of SNPs currently in development. As all SNPs are still works in progress, these examples focus on individual elements rather than complete schemes. We will continue to monitor and update this section as projects evolve. Please visit the subpage for more detail and future updates.
Funding
Securing funding for the SNP scheme is a key consideration. The following information will guide you through potential avenues for funding for scheme development as well as scheme delivery.
Let’s work together
We offer a range of services and resources to assist LAs and CJCs in the development of successful Station Network Plans. Our support is designed to help partners strengthen scheme proposals, improve design quality, and align with national standards and priorities.
Contact
Please contact our team to discuss how best to support your SNP scheme, including identifying appropriate funding routes and technical input.
If you have any questions about the support available, or would like to speak to someone about your project, please contact your TfW active travel regional lead or email us at activetravel@tfw.wales.
