Feasibility Study Funding Confirmed

Funding has been confirmed by the Transport Minister, Edwina Hart AM, to commence a feasibility study into opening a new railway station at Bow Street.

This latest announcement follows the ongoing development of strategic bus routes in the county, and a feasibility study into reopening the Carmarthen to Aberystwyth railway line – both projects also funded by the Welsh Government.

Leader of Ceredigion County Council, Councillor Ellen ap Gwynn, said: “I welcome the Welsh Government’s commitment to the feasibility study into opening a railway station in Bow Street. Ceredigion is a vast and rural county which relies upon an efficient transport network. This project, in addition to the afore-announced development of strategic bus routes and the feasibility study into reopening the Carmarthen to Aberystwyth railway line, represents much-needed substantial investment in the county that could contribute to enhancing the economic prospects of Ceredigion.”

Cabinet Member for Transport, Waste and Carbon Management, Councillor Alun Williams, commented: “This is potentially a very important step in the development of the public transport infrastructure in North Ceredigion. As well as a train station to serve the large village of Bow Street and surrounds, serious thought is being given to developing a Park & Ride on the site together with pedestrian and cycle links to the expanding Gogerddan University campus. As a package, such a transport hub could also help reduce early morning traffic congestion and parking issues in Aberystwyth town. Ceredigion Council will be giving every assistance to the feasibility study and will await the conclusions with great interest.”