Five new railway stations could be built in south-east Wales to ease congestion on the M4 motorway. The UK and Welsh governments announced they are working together on a £2.7 million study to develop options for new stations and services on the South Wales main line.
This follows Lord Peter Hendy’s review of UK transport connectivity in 2021 which highlighted the need to reduce congestion on the M4 motorway to ease cross-border journeys. A series of options will be considered as part of the study, including the creation of five new stations between Cardiff and the Severn Tunnel.
Richard Holden, a transport minister for the UK Government, said: “Delivering better transport links is a vital part of how we transform opportunities for people from across the United Kingdom. That’s why I am so delighted that, working with the Welsh Government, we are getting the ball rolling on in-depth work to boost connectivity and drive growth.”
