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South Wales Metro

Wales’ Rail Network – The Case for Investment

Mark Barry sets out his priorities for rail investment in Wales

5th February (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy

Transformation must start with good design

Carole-Anne Davies argues that design must be understood, championed and protected

8th November (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy

Part of the mix, but no silver bullet

Dr Mark Lang argues for integrating Metro planning and economic policy with well-being

30th October (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy

More than a railway – a regional accelerator

Brian Morgan, Professor of Entrepreneurship at Cardiff Metropolitan University, considers how stakeholders in the region could work together to maximise the economic benefits from the Metro project

26th October (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy

Making the most of our landscape

Dr David Llewellyn recounts the long genesis of the Valleys Regional Park

16th October (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy

Metro & Me

Professor Mark Barry introduces a collection of essays and event to discuss the potential wider benefits of the South Wales Metro

1st October (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy
Groundhog standing

Groundhog Day

In his own unique style, Mat Mathias urges politicians in Wales to take action

6th July
  • Politics and Policy

Making the metro really work for the valleys and Cardiff

Professor Mark Barry reflects on plans for the South Wales Metro from KeolisAmey and shares new thoughts on how to maximise the opportunity

10th June (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy

Infrastructure in Wales: lessons from the Chunnel and Lesotho

Derek Griffiths reflects on international approaches to infrastructure projects to offer some lessons for Wales

22nd November (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy
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