Welsh Government Transport Priorities Sep 2026?

The new Welsh Plaid Cymru Government have a had a few months to bed in since their Senedd victory in May 2026. Now perhaps time for me to opine on what I think their transport priorities for the next few years should be...

A Welsh Rail Enhancements Pipeline…

Wales has £4bn+ of rail enhancements in development....but where is the formal Wales Rail Enhancement Pipeline and when are Uk Gov going to fully devolve rail powers and funding so we can get on and deliver it out to 2040

Some “Metro” suggestions for TfW’s Board & Welsh Government

Welsh Government and Transport for Wales have made great progress with the development of the South Wales Metro - and deserve recognition for this enormous undertaking. However we can't sit still, there is more to do...Crossrail Phase 2 to address Metro gaps in Cardiff, revised staffing protocols to reduce operating costs, more overt bus/rail integration and for the region more TOD.