Transport for Wales this week revealed plans to invest £194million across the whole station network. The Station Improvement Vision highlights improvements customers and communities can expect to see at their local stations over the next fifteen years.
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The ambitious programme will deliver elements such as free WiFi, improved shelters, CCTV, improved provision for cycle storage and improved passenger information, at every station.

Where possible, TfW will also create new retail facilities, presenting opportunities for local businesses and work in partnership to develop community spaces at stations.

The improvements include expanding the Secure Station Accreditation programme, a UK accreditation in conjunction with the British Transport Police, which will make stations safer and more welcoming for customers. TfW also aims to create at least 1,500 additional car parking spaces across the network, making it easier for people to leave their car and use public transport and delivery of eleven Access for All schemes by 2024, with the installation of footbridges with lifts or ramps, part funded by the UK Department for Transport.

As part of their plans to reinvest into the communities they serve, TfW has held events and workshops aimed at, providing opportunities for them to bid for work linked to the Station Improvement Vision.

James Price, Transport for Wales CEO said “Transport for Wales is transforming transport throughout Wales and the launch of our Station Improvement Vision indicates the start of a £194 million investment programme. This investment into all our 247 railway stations will improve the way they look, make them safer and provide more commercial and community opportunities. We want to improve the overall customer experience and also work collaboratively to develop partnerships with local businesses and communities.”

Ken Skates, Minister for Economy and Transport said: “Over the next 15 years this huge investment will vastly improve important gateways to our cities, towns and villages. The vision has been launched in Swansea - as it celebrates its 50th year as a City - where it will contribute to the development of a metro system ready to meet the transport needs of the future. There are ambitious plans to deliver an improved railway and public transport network across all of Wales and the investment announced today will be a significant step towards that.”

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