10.02.12
Energlyn station plans showcased
New plans for a station proposed in Energlyn were unveiled for public consultation yesterday in Caerphilly. The Welsh Government, Network Rail, Caerphilly County Borough Council, SEWTA and Arriva Trains Wales have worked together to develop the plans.
Located between Aber and Llanbradach, the station would benefit local residents with direct rail services to Cardiff. The plans include two new platforms with step-free access, disabled parking spaces, a drop-off point, CCTV, waiting shelters, ticket machines, a bicycle storage area, emergency help points and digital boards to provide passengers with real-time information.
The application is seeking a grant from the Welsh European Funding Office in order to support the development.
Mark Langman, route managing director for Network Rail Wales said: “This proposal is driven by a vision to transform the railway in Wales and, once delivered, will bring a huge benefit for Energlyn. Support from the people of the town is vital to make this possible, so we urge the public to share their views and comments with us today.
“Energlyn has seen a steady increase in passenger demand over the years and the proposed new station will cater for this growth and encourage sustainable travel, whilst improving the environment and socio-economics of the area.”
An Arriva Trains Wales spokesperson said: “We welcome the news of potential investment in the Energlyn area. We believe that this may have a really positive impact in serving this growing community. We encourage any of those who may benefit to come along and have a look at the proposals. Public engagement such as this will undoubtedly help Network Rail and their partners ensure this is a really successful potential project.”
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