Llandudno Railway Station Improvement
Project Update
Conwy County Borough Council is pleased to confirm that the funding conditions and legal requirements for the Llandudno Railway Station Improvement Project have been finalised.
This £5.2m European funded project will be delivered by Welsh Government, Network Rail and Conwy County Borough Council, and work can now start on the detailed design phase of the project, with construction work anticipated to start in September.
Barbara Burchell, Principal European Officer, Conwy County Borough Council said, “Whilst this has been a complex process, it was essential that all the issues were resolved before work started on site.”
“Once the improvements at the station are complete, it will be a great asset to the town and will be enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. It will create a great first impression for visitors to our town, and I’m delighted that these long-standing plans will now become a reality.”
The improvements to the Station will include new glazing of the concourse area, new ticket windows, the upgrade of the passenger toilets, a new retail facility, refurbishment of platform areas, new lighting, additional seating, upgrade of the customer information system, and a new car park.
Links to other means of transport will also be provided with the creation of a car and taxi drop-off point, a bus lay-by with two bus stops outside the front of the station, additional bicycle storage facilities and an improved walking route to the station car park.
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Additional Information
Conwy County Borough Council will administer the TAITH funding, and will sit on the Shadow Project Board, along with Welsh Government, Network Rail, Arriva and TAITH.
Welsh Government will receive the funding from the European Regional Development Fund and employ Network Rail as a direct deliverer of the project. This arrangement will also provide a way forward for the NSIP+ Programme to be delivered throughout the rest of Wales.