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Cardiff Central station, Cardiff·Under wayRail
Cardiff Central Station Redevelopment
- StagePenarth Road and Riverside car parks closed 1 Jul 2026 ahead of preparatory works; new Central Quay multi-storey delivered as first phase
- Value£140 million
- Next milestonePreparatory works for the main station upgrade
- Last checked1 November 2026
What has changed on this project, and when
- Next milestone: Preparatory works for the main station upgrade2 November 2026 · previously: Main construction underway; completion of most works by 2029
- Stage: Penarth Road and Riverside car parks closed 1 Jul 2026 ahead of preparatory works; new Central Quay multi-storey delivered as first phase2 November 2026 · previously: Soften to early works/mobilisation, FBC approved and £140m confirmed (Dec 2025), preparatory works done, but main-construction start not yet Tier 1-confirmed
- Value: £140 million2 November 2026 · previously: £138.8 million
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