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I’ve spotted this in Cardiff LDP material for Junction 33 area and noticed a “Safeguarded route for Metro within site” marked through the development land. Does anyone know of a map showing the full safeguarded route for Cardiff Crossrail? I’m trying to understand whether there is a detailed...

Thanks, that explains the artist impression image of Central Quay I spotted. I think it was a 2018 document. All very interesting engineering project.

That’s really interesting. Do you know whether any concept design work has been done yet for bringing the tram train down to street level? I’m assuming the only and most likely option would be to make the descent after crossing the bridge towards the rear of Cardiff Central, but I’d be...

Regarding Kirton Close and Fairwood Close, could tram street running be possible here to route around the built houses? I am not familiar with the area.

I think it’s Bleddyn rd that joins Cardiff rd heading south.

Lovely day for it. Can't make it out in your second photo, has the road re-opened up towards Tongwynlais? Have they started working on the Taff's Well station carpark?

Did the old Railway line to Creigiau pass through where Canada Lodge is now? Appears to be a bit of gradient around that area to avoid. I am sure an alternative route could be found especially if the line will be Tram Train. Loads of house building proposed in West Cardiff, it will be needed...

Will the building of new tram train only stations be quicker and cheaper? Hopefully once current routes are up and running with new stock, we can then see the real expansion take place and the advantages of tram trains capabilities.

I am attempting to find further information regarding the Cardiff “cross rail” route? Is this funding secured? Has a timeframe been set?