Keolis Amey Wales Cymru Limited (KAWCL) have been appointed
by the Welsh Ministers as Operator and Development Partner for rail services in
Wales & Borders through a 15-year Grant Agreement (Contract). Keolis Amey
Operations Limited / Gweithrediadau Keolis Amey Limited (operating as Transport
for Wales Rail Services) is the Train Operating Company run by KAWCL, with
the specific focus on delivery of the operational aspects of the Grant
Agreement.
Transport for Wales Rail Services is committed to
operating the Wales and Borders rail passenger franchise, delivering safe
journeys to millions of passengers every year. While we work toward
providing a world class service in heavy rail, we are aware of the need to
ensure our ancillary and contract support services minimise their environmental
impact and maximise efficiencies
Under the terms of the Grant Agreement, Transport for
Wales Rail Services are providing the following:
Train Operator: Deliver services as
the Train Operating Company (TOC) for all rail services across the whole of
Wales and Borders rail network.
Rail Infrastructure Manager: Act as
Infrastructure Manager (i.e. responsible for establishing and maintaining
railway infrastructure) for the Core Valley Line (CVL) rail
lines (the responsibility transferring from Network Rail to Transport for Wales
Rail Services).
Deliver improvements to the Wales and
Cross Borders network: Providing approximately £150m capital works
programme of station improvements at 196 stations across Wales, including
possible new stations at Treforest Estate and Gabalfa.
The programme includes upgrades and enhancements to:
Station facilities, including waiting rooms,
shelters, toilets, customer information screens, digital information screens
and monitored CCTV.
Station retail facilities.
Accessibility -
Car parking
Community spaces
Ticket machines, smart ticketing equipment and
new gatelines -
Wi-fi – wi-fi
Cycle storage –
Art and Green schemes.
Transport for Wales has a vision of creating a lasting
legacy in Wales and encouraging and creating opportunities for local suppliers,
small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and third sector enterprises (TSEs). Transport
for Wales Rail Services will therefore be engaging with suppliers of all
sizes in delivering the services under the Grant Agreement.
For information relating to
potential opportunities with Transport for Wales Rail Services, please
refer to following link:
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=19204
Transport for Wales
Amey Keolis Infrastructure/Seilwaith Amey Keolis Limited
Transport for Wales – Core Valley Lines