The UK and Welsh governments have introduced they’re working collectively on a £2.7 million research, funded by the UK Authorities, to develop choices for brand spanking new stations and companies on the South Wales Major Line.
The research follows Lord Hendy’s suggestions from his evaluation of transport connectivity throughout the UK, which put ahead the necessity to relieve congestion on the M4.
A collection of choices shall be thought-about as a part of this research, amongst which is the event of 5 model new stations between Cardiff and Severn Tunnel.
Transport Minister, Richard Holden stated:
“Delivering higher transport hyperlinks is a crucial a part of how we remodel alternatives for folks from throughout the UK.
“That’s why I’m so delighted that, working with the Welsh Authorities, we’re getting the ball rolling on in-depth work to spice up connectivity and drive development.”
Following the publication of Lord Peter Hendy’s Union Connectivity Assessment in 2021, the UK Authorities dedicated to forging and strengthening transport bonds hyperlinks that may create a extra cohesive and related United Kingdom.
Analysis carried out for the report particularly highlighted how necessary journey throughout the border between Wales and England is, with a lot of folks travelling each day for work, companies and leisure.
Secretary of State for Wales David TC Davies stated:
“Good transport connections between South Wales and Western England are important for the financial system in Wales, enabling companies to develop and flourish and making life simpler for folks to journey for work and leisure.
“This funding from the UK Authorities is significant in exploring how greatest to alleviate congestion throughout South Wales. I’m happy to work with the Welsh Authorities on plans that might have a huge effect on the numerous 1000’s of people that use the transport community in South Wales every single day.”
Lee Waters MS, Deputy Minister for Local weather Change:
“It is a key step to deal with congestion round Newport and was one of many major suggestions of the Burns Fee, which was endorsed by Lord Peter Hendy’s Union Connectivity Assessment. The enterprise case is compelling and we’re eager to make progress in order that we will get extra folks onto South Wales Mainline trains, complementing Welsh Authorities’s investments in enhancing entry to rail.”
Lord Peter Hendy additionally proposed reviewing the route connecting North Wales to the North West of England, higher connectivity with HS2 and a bundle of railway enhancements to extend connectivity and scale back journey occasions between Cardiff, Birmingham and past.
