{"id":444339,"date":"2026-06-02T20:05:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T10:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railuk.com\/?p=194082"},"modified":"2026-06-02T20:05:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T10:05:00","slug":"brand-new-railway-bridge-for-cathays-station","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=444339","title":{"rendered":"Brand-new railway bridge for Cathays station"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A brand-new railway bridge will be installed at Cathays railway station with work starting on 13 June 2026. <\/p>\n

The \u2018Access for All\u2019 (AFA) footbridge will provide better accessibility and help modernise the station to a safer transport hub.  <\/p>\n

Additional features of the infrastructure upgrade include step-free lift access for wheelchair users, improved walkways, and direct access to the Cardiff University’s Centre for Student Life. <\/p>\n

These improvements form part of the wider South Wales Metro programme, supporting TfW\u2019s commitment to delivering a more reliable, faster, greener, and more accessible transport system for communities across Wales. <\/p>\n

The project will be delivered in phases with the main construction starting in Autumn 2026.  <\/p>\n

TfW will issue regular updates and communications at each key stage \u2013 particularly on any impacts on residents, businesses or road users.   <\/p>\n

Dan Tipper, Chief Infrastructure Officer at Transport for Wales said: \u201cThis investment is an important step in our ongoing work to improve accessibility and modernise stations across Wales. <\/em> <\/p>\n

\u201cThe new footbridge will make Cathays station safer, easier to navigate and more welcoming for everyone who uses it. <\/em> <\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re working closely with Cardiff University and other local businesses to ensure the project supports the needs of the student and surrounding communities, and are looking forward to seeing it develop.\u201d <\/em> <\/p>\n

Alex Phillips, Senior Project Manager added: “As we move into this first phase, our teams will begin setting up the site, implementing pedestrian diversions, and carrying out initial excavation and cable works. <\/em> <\/p>\n

\u201cThese are important enabling works for the wider project, and our focus is on delivering them efficiently while ensuring the station continues to operate as normal.\u201d<\/em> <\/p>\n

Image credit: TfW<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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