Plans
As part of a £200m scheme to boost train capacity in Cardiff and surrounding areas, Cardiff Central and Cardiff Queen Street stations are to be redeveloped from June 2014 and April 2013 respectively. The whole Cardiff Area Signalling Renewal project is due to be completed by May 2015, funded by the Department for Transport, Assembly Government and Network Rail. The Assembly Government has committed £7m for the enhancements programme.
The stations will be similar in design, featuring slate panels, grey brickwork, pavilion-style roofs, large windows and stainless steel signage. Cardiff Central will have a new two-storey southern entrance and ticket hall under plans submitted by Network Rail. An eighth platform at Cardiff Central and a fourth at Cardiff Queen Street will be installed. Once finished, the number of trains running to the Valleys will increase from 12 per hour to 16 per hour.
| Preceding station | National Rail | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Central | Arriva Trains Wales |
Heath Low Level | ||
| Cardiff Central | Arriva Trains Wales |
Cathays | ||
| Cardiff Central | Arriva Trains Wales |
Cathays | ||
| Cardiff Central | Arriva Trains Wales |
Heath High Level | ||
| Cardiff Bay | Arriva Trains Wales |
Terminus | ||
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