Transport for Wales release proposed design for Cardiff Central Station, designed by WW+P
We’re pleased to see TfW release images showing our proposal for what Cardiff Central could look like after an investment programme of up to £140 million to enhance the station.
The full business case for the proposed improvements at Cardiff Central station was submitted at the end of last year and planning documents will be submitted soon. The delivery of the scheme is subject to planning and full business case approval.
Transport for Wales is leading the scheme to revamp Wales’ busiest railway station, bringing WW+P on as Lead Architects for the site, and the new visuals provide a future glimpse of how the station could look.
The proposed improvements will modernise the station and support long-term passenger growth, while still complementing the history and heritage of the building.
There will be a focus on alleviating overcrowding and congestion and enabling better accessibility for those with reduced mobility.
Working with TfW on such a significant station for the region has been hugely rewarding. The upgrade scheme will future proof the station site for generations to come, whilst protecting the rich historical fabric people know today.
Phil Turner, Design Director and the Project's Lead at WW+P
Plans include a larger concourse to increase capacity, improve passenger flow and access through additional gate-lines, and help customers link up with other ways to travel.
Other customer benefits include improved waiting, retail and cycle storage facilities.
We've placed emphasis on maximising the reuse of existing structures to ensure the scheme is not only deliverable, but sustainable. New structures that form part of the scheme are crafted from stone and brick to ensure longevity and establish a strong civic presence within the emerging context.
Phil Turner, Design Director and the Project's Lead at WW+P
The proposals for the station form part of a wider significant investment going into transforming transport in central Cardiff, including ambitious regeneration plans.
Alexia Course, Chief Commercial Officer at TfW
