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01/07/2015
Next Phase For Wales' Metro System Starts
Work to deliver the next phase of a modern public transport Metro system in south east Wales could commence as early as 2017, the Welsh Government has said.
Edwina Hart, Minister for Economy, Science and Transport, updated Assembly Members on the progress being made in delivering the South East Wales Metro. She said the Phase Two work, which is estimated to cost between £500m and £600m, would serve the increasing public transportation needs of the Cardiff Capital City Region and become an integral part of Welsh Government negotiations for the All-Wales Passenger Wales Franchise.
Mrs Hart said: "Significant progress has been made on key issues relating to the new rail franchise for Wales and the Metro. The Metro is more than just a transport project, it will be a catalyst for transforming the economic and social prospects of South East Wales and the country as a whole.
"We have reached the point where we can test out some of our ambitious proposals, and are continuing to deliver Phase One improvements, such as brand new stations at Ebbw Vale and Pye Corner, and improvements at existing stations such as Pontypridd."
Forming part of the All-Wales rail franchise, the rail portion of the Metro would be run and managed by the not-for-dividend company being established by the Welsh Government to operate the rail franchise on its behalf after 2018.
The company would be operated on a model similar to Transport for London.
Minister Hart also announced the panel that will advise the Welsh Government through the rail franchise negotiations and development of the Metro. They are David Stevens, Chief Operating Officer at Admiral; Andrew Haines, Chief Executive at the Civil Aviation Authority and former managing director at South West Trains and First Group; and Chris Gibb, former managing director at Virgin Trains and Wales & Borders Trains.
(JP)
Edwina Hart, Minister for Economy, Science and Transport, updated Assembly Members on the progress being made in delivering the South East Wales Metro. She said the Phase Two work, which is estimated to cost between £500m and £600m, would serve the increasing public transportation needs of the Cardiff Capital City Region and become an integral part of Welsh Government negotiations for the All-Wales Passenger Wales Franchise.
Mrs Hart said: "Significant progress has been made on key issues relating to the new rail franchise for Wales and the Metro. The Metro is more than just a transport project, it will be a catalyst for transforming the economic and social prospects of South East Wales and the country as a whole.
"We have reached the point where we can test out some of our ambitious proposals, and are continuing to deliver Phase One improvements, such as brand new stations at Ebbw Vale and Pye Corner, and improvements at existing stations such as Pontypridd."
Forming part of the All-Wales rail franchise, the rail portion of the Metro would be run and managed by the not-for-dividend company being established by the Welsh Government to operate the rail franchise on its behalf after 2018.
The company would be operated on a model similar to Transport for London.
Minister Hart also announced the panel that will advise the Welsh Government through the rail franchise negotiations and development of the Metro. They are David Stevens, Chief Operating Officer at Admiral; Andrew Haines, Chief Executive at the Civil Aviation Authority and former managing director at South West Trains and First Group; and Chris Gibb, former managing director at Virgin Trains and Wales & Borders Trains.
(JP)
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