Written question WQ91742
- Asked by
- Andrew RT DaviesConservative
- To be answered by
- Minister for Climate Change
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 8 days
Question
Further to WQ91517, will the Minister provide a specific date for the completion of all works on the South Wales Metro?
Answer
Answered by Deputy Minister for Climate Change
The expected completion dates of the main components of this programme include:
• CVL Transformation Programme – the majority of works are scheduled for competition in 2024.
• New Rolling Stock – Class 231s are already operating on the Rhymney Line. Class 756s are expected in summer 2024 for services to and from Treherbert, Aberdare and Merthyr Tydfil. Class 398 tram-trains are expected to enter service in 2025.
• Pay As You Go ticketing - rolled out across the South Wales Metro area throughout 2024.
• Taff’s Well Depot – expected to be completed in 2024.
• The Integrated Control Centre at Taff’s Well is now complete and operational.