Tram-Train Proposal between Swansea and Aberdulais

September 18, 2026 Culture, Connection and Place Scrutiny Committee (Committee) Approved View on council website
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Decision

Following scrutiny, recommendation 1 was supported to Cabinet.

Following scrutiny, recommendation 2 was supported to Cabinet.

Following scrutiny, an amendment was put forward in relation to recommendation 3. The amended recommendation as set out below was supported to Cabinet.

  1. Supports continued officer engagement with Transport for Wales and regional partners to seek ongoing consideration of the proposal alongside other regional rail priorities with an options report back in 9 months; and

Following scrutiny, recommendation 4 was supported to Cabinet.

Supporting Documents

Tram-Train Swansea to Aberdulais Cabinet Report.pdf
Appendix 3 SWW Metro WelTAG Stage 2 Report.pdf
Appendix 1 Notice of Motion - From Gridlock to Growth - Nov Full Council.pdf
Appendix 2 SWW Metro WelTAG Stage 1 Report.pdf
Scrutiny Cover Report - Tram-Train Proposal between Swansea and Aberdulais.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date18 Sep 2026