Work begins to link South Wales Metro Control Centre to the rail network

摘要

Work to link the South Wales Metro Control Centre to the rail network has begun, ready for the arrival of the new £150-million fleet of Metro tram-trains. The scheme includes raising the road bridge and creating a new tunnel to join the £100 million control centre, maintenance facility and depot in Taff's Well, Cardiff, to the rail network. Phase 1 will involve work to prepare the site for the new tunnel between 23 August and 10 December 2021. Pending planning approval, Phase 2 will involve the build of the new bridge between 10 December 2021 and Autumn 2022.There will also be work to install deep drainage to the area whilst the modification of Taff's Well station car park is taking place.