Some of you will know I am busy writing a book about the South Wales Metro (or the Cardiff Capital Region metro as it used to be called…and will again I suspect). I have devoted one chapter to the dysfunction of the UK rail industry ecosystem as regards Wales (so yes UK Government investment, Barnett, … Continue reading The UK rail industry, Wales, HS2, Trans Pennine Upgrade, Network Rail spend, etc…
Month: Jan 2024
Cardiff bus station, bus networks and integration…
Cardiff is getting a new bus station in Spring 2024…at last. Over the last few months, I have observed much commentary on this project, about the delay, the shortcomings, the coaches, etc. Some appear insightful, some misinformed and some just wrong. So, I thought I might share a few reflections on bus, integration and the … Continue reading Cardiff bus station, bus networks and integration…
No rail devolution? No Swansea Bay Metro!
Without fundamental constitutional reform, a Swansea Bay Metro will likely never happen. A version of this blog appeared in the business section of Business News Wales / Western Mail on January 5th 2024. I want here to summarise its initial concept development, more recent scheme and business case development and the very real obstacles to … Continue reading No rail devolution? No Swansea Bay Metro!
Mark Barry 