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Local authorities can apply for funding through the ATF , which has increased from £ 30 million to £ 50 million in 2023 .
Sustainable travel
Its latest project is the South Wales Metro , an ambitious , multi-millionpound scheme that aims to create better access to jobs , healthcare provision , and education across South Wales . Comprising the Core Valley Lines from Network Rail , running from Cardiff to Aberdare , Merthyr Tydfil , Treherbert , Rhymney , and Corton , the Metro will be an integrated network of bus , rail , and active travel ( walking and cycling ) that will improve connectivity and make sustainable travel more accessible across the region .
On top of the new metro , the organization is also looking to transform the area around Wrexham General train station into a local transport hub , with residents and
TfW also unveiled state-ofthe-art electric buses earlier this year , based at a new depot in Camarthen .
other members of the public being invited to share their thoughts . As the local football team , Wrexham AFC , continues to gain global attention after being recently purchased by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney , the local area must prepare for increased footfall in the coming years .
With the concepts of sustainability , accessibility , and connectivity at its core , TfW is sure to continue its current growth trajectory , which is seeing the organization become an example of how the industry can continue to be successful in an environmentally conscious fashion . ■
www . tfw . wales
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