WAQ78316 (e) Tabled on 29/05/2019

Will the Minister provide a copy of the Grant Agreement document drawn up between the Welsh Government and Transport for Wales Rail?

Answered by Minister for Economy and Transport | Answered on 06/06/2019

A copy of the Operator and Development Partner (ODP) Grant agreement has been published at the following link:

 

https://tfw.gov.wales/sites/default/files/documents/REDACTED%20ODP%20Grant%20Agreement%20clean%20final%2020181221_1.pdf

 

Supporting documents can be found at:

 

https://www.tfw.gov.wales/projects/wales-and-borders-rail-service#documents

 

The Transport for Wales ODP Grant Agreement outlines ODP obligations to deliver new Treforest Estate and Gabalfa stations by 31 October 2025 and 31 March 2027 respectively, using funding provided through the agreement. It also includes commitments to spend a minimum sum on other assets if planning permission isn’t granted. New stations at Crwys Road, Loudoun Square and Cardiff Bay should be completed with secure station accreditation by the target date of 31 March 2024

 

Transport for Wales are delivering Bow Street station on our behalf, and are working to complete construction in 2020.