The following entry appears in the National Transport Finance Plan 2015 outlining developments in Abertillery
Scheme Ref: CCRM10f
Scheme Description:
METRO Phase 2 - Ebbw Valley Line Frequency (Phase 2) - Dualling Rogerstone to Pye Corner;
New platforms at R & PC;
Abertillery spur and station;
Crumlin station;
Newport West station.
Undertake feasibility studies, development of business case and delivery of recommended solution/option.
All of the above are due to take place between 2017 & 2020
Scheme Ref: CCRM11
Scheme Description:
Improving access to non-rail served communities:
Investigate options to provide high quality public transport to communities and proposed development areas not currently served by rail, including:
East Cardiff and Newport urban areas, Abertillery, Hirwaun and North West Cardiff into Rhondda Cynon Taf (Beddau - Llantrisant - Cardiff).
The above is scheduled between 2015 & 2020 and beyond
NTFP Ref: CCRM10f
Intervention description: Metro phase 2 – Ebbw Vale Line improvements and Abertillery spur
Appoint delivery agent/partner (preprocurement):
Transport and Works Act powers (if applicable) (permission procedure):
N/A
Completion of design (includes Feasibility Studies):
2017
Strategic Outline Case (includes Feasibility Studies, and initial CBA):
2015
Full business case (includes final CBA, permissions, and procurement):
2016
Environmental Impact Assessment (ES & SIAA):
2016
Scheme start on site:
2017
Scheme physical completion:
2019
Operational use:
2019
The full Finance Plan can be viewed at:
http://gov.wales/docs/det/policy/150722-ntfp15-en.pdf