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Town’s new transport interchange will bring “new opportunities and prosperity”

News | Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service | Published: 15:49, Tuesday November 21st, 2023.
Last updated: 19:49, Tuesday November 21st, 2023

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How the new interchange could look from Station Terrace
How the new interchange could look from Station Terrace

Caerphilly Council has unveiled detailed designs for a new bus and rail interchange station inspired by the town’s famous castle.

The current bus and railway station buildings will be demolished to make way for a modern replacement.

Passengers arriving at the new-look Caerphilly station will be “seamlessly” connected to the public transport network via “efficient and effortless journeys”, according to the plans.

Following a public consultation, Caerphilly County Borough Council is now seeking planning permission for the new “integrated and accessible” transport hub linking rail, bus, and taxi services, as well as walking and cycling routes.

How the new interchange could look from St Martin's Road
How the new interchange could look from St Martin’s Road

It hopes the new station, alongside wider investment in the region’s public transport network and other local projects within the council’s 2035 Masterplan, will bring “new opportunities and prosperity to the town”.

According to a design statement submitted by Grimshaw Architects on behalf of the council, the current stations “lack a clear identity” and are “neither intuitive nor accessible”.

Several issues with the current buildings “strengthen” the case for their demolition and replacement, the report noted – including the station’s original redbrick ticket office.

They include supporting girders in a “very poor” condition, as well as problems with damp and leaks in the station buildings.

Redeveloping the station offers “a rare opportunity in time to address the deteriorating condition of these existing structures”, whereas keeping the old buildings could lead to “significant disruption” in the future if they had to be replaced or repaired.

The former ticket office above Caerphilly rail station could be demolished
The former ticket office above Caerphilly rail station will be demolished as part of the planned redevelopment

The new station will boast a “striking” roof canopy with “green” sections for plant life, and its designers have “taken inspiration from the tiered concentric defences” of Caerphilly Castle.

The main entrance of the new station – at the north – will include public toilets, retail units and a ticket office.

An artist's impression of how the new interchange could look inside
An artist’s impression of how the new interchange could look inside

The project will build on the recommendations of Lord Terry Burns, who led the recent South East Wales Transport Commission tasked with improving the region’s travel network.

In the commission’s final recommendations, Lord Burns said: “As a general rule, all stations should be designed for swift and simple interchange between rail, bus, cycling and walking.” 

“This will greatly increase the population that can be served by each station,” he added. “The facilities and transport services necessary for swift and simple interchange include high levels of secure and convenient cycle parking and – wherever possible – a ‘cheek to cheek’ interface between bus and train.”

An artist's impression of the new interchange on a rainy day
An artist’s impression of the new interchange on a rainy day

The proposed new bus station at the Caerphilly interchange will include an extended twelfth bus stand for rail replacement services.

Its design will address “the poor customer experience, pinch points and congestion associated with the existing bus station”, according to the plans.

Each bus stand will feature “signage with large numbers and bay-specific departure screens”, making getting on the wrong bus by mistake “a thing of the past”.

The application for planning permission for the new interchange can be viewed on the Caerphilly County Borough Council website under reference 23/0771/FULL.


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