Llandudno railway station

[Cambrian]

Good point again Bri.  Chester has been underway for some years in fairness.  Interesting that there was no WAG. WEFO or Council involvement - this seems to be a key difference that a lot seem to miss.

[DaveR]

I've just been told that the outstanding issues have now been resolved and work on the Station should start in September.

Chris Dearden ‏ @C_Dearden
Conwy council says final issues with refurbishment of Llandudno railway station have now been sorted. Building work should start September.

[DaveR]

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.
 
 
END

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.

[Cambrian]

That's very good news. Reading the very last comment, it looks as if Llandudno is the precursor of a much bigger programme so this may explain the "complexities".

[wrex]

Well that shuts us all up until Sept,or gives them 5 months to work out the next delay.

[Yorkie]

Well that shuts us all up until Sept,or gives them 5 months to work out the next delay.

Which will probably be the Annual re-run of the Christmas Lights!
 

[mull]

Will they have cut the long grass by September ?

[DaveR]

A big investment for North Wales railways..just not for this end!

A RAIL route is to get a cash injection of £46m to improve speeds and efficiency.

The news from the Welsh Government that the railway line between Wrexham and Chester is to be redoubled after 30 years has been welcomed by Wrexham council.

The scheme is being delivered under the Welsh Governments National Transport Plan, and forms part of the North-South Wales journey time enhancement project.

Between Saltney Junction and Wrexham General, seven miles of track will be redoubled, having been singled in the 1980s and the line speed will be increased to 90mph on some sections.

[mull]

Shows the folly of singling the line 30 years ago.
Bet it would not have cost £42m to have kept it as it was.

[Ian]

From the BBC today:

"Transport Minister Carl Sargeant has announced a £25m grant to improve public transport across Wales.

The money will be divided between four regional transport consortia to support travel plans and improve road safety.

The south east Wales consortium (Sewta) will receive £10.6m, south west Wales(SWWITCH) £5.7m, north Wales (Taith) £5.6m and mid Wales (TraCC) will get £3.1m.

Mr Sargeant said he expected the consortia to "use this money wisely".

The groups represent local authorities for their regions and previously submitted regional transport plans to the Welsh government.

In north Wales, £750,000 will go towards improvements at Llandudno railway station and £250,000 to develop the Vale of Clwyd cycle route in Ruthin.

Another £300,000 will help create a walking and cycling path at Lon Deheuol Llyn."

[Michael]

I use the cafe next to the railway station a lot. I also use their toilet a fair few times.
 But now its closed, sign on the door "sorry out of order." Or something like that.
 Speaking to another customer I was told that there is nothing wrong with the toilet in the cafe, its all to do with "something" in the railway station territory
 So, in the meantime, a small cup of tea rather than my usual large mug.

[Llechwedd]

Just booked to go to Cardiff on Sunday.  It will take 5 and a half hours and cost £76 single.  Good grief.

[Yorkie]

On yer bike!   

Go by National Express or whatever is available to the other end of the Principality, must be cheaper than that!    Available from £5.50  http://national-coach-travel.co.uk/coach-travel.asp?to=996&from=242     ££$

[Bri Roberts]

Just booked to go to Cardiff on Sunday.  It will take 5 and a half hours and cost £76 single.  Good grief.

Of course, Club 55 ends this Wednesday and that is only £19 return.

I have just checked, Llechwedd, and it seems you could have purchased an Advance Single for £30 and also chosen one of several journeys which would have taken at least one hour less. 

[Llechwedd]

Unforunately I am going to a concert which starts at 4.p.m. and the bus wouldn't get there in time because oh gosh it's at least 160 miles away.  I use Club 55 when I can but as you say it closes on sat. damn.