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Integration with other regeneration projects

Many of the railway stations contribute towards improvement of the local environment and tie into other regeneration schemes.

Ebbw Vale

Ebbw Vale will be the subject of major regeneration in the forthcoming years as the former steelworks site is cleared and redeveloped. The 80-hectare site will provide a mix of uses including a Learning Campus, Community Hospital, Business and Residential Developments. It is proposed that the railway line will be extended to serve the site in the future, subject to funding.

Llanhilleth

The Llanhilleth Area Regeneration scheme (LARS) has already constructed a new access road off the A467 and a new primary school. LARS will also be providing a village square in the future and this will integrate with the station and provide improved pedestrian access to the platform and car park. The regeneration of Llanhilleth also includes plans to restore the Institute building.

Newbridge

Newbridge also has a comprehensive regeneration scheme based on a Masterplan for the town developed with input from the Newbridge Partnership. The proposals include improvements to the pedestrian infrastructure and local buildings. A Safe Routes To School scheme will improve the access to Newbridge Comprehensive and includes a bridge over the river. A bridge over the railway line to more effectively link the north and south of the town is planned for the future.

Crosskeys

Groundwork Caerphilly has plans for a series of small-scale improvements in the vicinity of the station, most notably aesthetic improvements to ‘Crosskeys Corner’ opposite the station.

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