VALE OF GLAMORGAN RAILWAY LINE
Status: Completed Start Date: July 2004 Completion Date: June 2005 Project Value: Approx £20 million
New stations have been provided at Llantwit Major and Rhoose and the former Bay platform at Bridgend station has been refurbished to accommodate the additional trains utilising the Vale of Glamorgan Line.
Bridgend station has been further enhanced by the provision of a multi modal interchange adjacent to the station. At Llantwit Major and Rhoose station, integrated transport facilities that cater not only for cars but also for cyclists, pedestrians, taxis and buses have been provided.
Due to the close proximity of the new Rhoose station to Cardiff International Airport, a direct shuttle bus link is being operated between the two sites.
This scheme plays a major role in:
- Reducing congestion;
- Increasing public transport patronage;
- Achieving modal shift away from the private car;
- Reducing CO2 emissions;
- Reducing accidents and
- Ensuring quality of access.
During the first six months of operation, a total of 172,000 passenger journeys were undertaken to and from the new stations, demonstrating the significant contribution of the scheme in reducing the reliance of individuals upon the private car.
Contact Details: Emma Harvey Tel: 01446 704 673