Transport for Wales (TfW) has published its annual report and financial statements for the year to 31 March 2022.

Figures released show total grant-funded expenditure of £697 million made up of:

£346 million of revenue funding for provision of rail passenger services. This included £288 million for the provision of rail services.

£351 million capital funding including £108 million for provision of rail passenger services, including new rolling stock and depot and station improvements and £167 million for the design and build works to transform the Core Valley Lines (CVL) rail assets (net of £8 million ERDF funding).

TfW are set to continue to invest in the transformation of public transport in Wales with a focus on creating a joined-up network where integrated ticketing and reliable services make it the easiest option for people travelling across Wales. 

Scott Waddington, Chair, Transport for Wales, said: 

“2021/22 was another year of significant change for Transport for Wales as the coronavirus pandemic continued to test our resilience and challenge our thinking. However, we’ve continued to work in close collaboration with our stakeholders to deliver on our shared commitment of transforming the transport network in Wales."

James Price, Chief Executive, Transport for Wales, said: 

“We’re creating a sustainable network which will help the people of Wales respond to climate change while building an organisation that is fit for the future. Some travel patterns are already changing but Wales needs to see long-lasting, sustainable modal shift. This requires continued investment in the growth of our public transport provision with low-carbon services and infrastructure that helps to improve the social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being of Wales.