Transport for Wales is surging ahead with its plans to create community hubs in railway stations across Wales.

As part of their Community Rail Vision, TfW is continuing to work with communities and local groups across Wales so that railway station space can accessed and used.

These railway station improvements being implemented by TfW support the £90 million Welsh Government investment programme to transform Wales’ towns.

Ken Skates, Minister for Economy, Transport and North Wales, said: “The pandemic will reshape how our communities look, reflected in our long-term ambition to see more people working from home or close to home.

“We have already confirmed a £90m investment in town centres across Wales through our transforming towns package. As part of this we are also taking a ‘Town Centre First’ approach to locate services and buildings in town centres wherever possible. Having more community facilities in railway stations can be an important part of these changes.

“The Station Improvement Vision is making our stations better places to be in while the Community Rail Vision is giving people more reasons to go to them. Transport for Wales is not just serving our communities, but is an active part of them as well.”

James Price, Transport for Wales CEO said: “At TfW, we view our railway stations as such hubs and are already working with local radio stations, art organisations, social enterprises and small businesses to integrate our stations into the communities of Wales.

“TfW has also recruited five Community Engagement Officers to work alongside the Community Rail team to build key grass roots relationships with local groups and gather input from communities to ensure that their voice is heard in local transport planning.”