New City Centre Station Cardiff Central Station

Cardiff Central Station is one of the busiest transport hubs in Wales, serving millions of passengers each year. This project involved the complete replacement of the station's northern side, alongside track realignment and associated alterations to the platforms. OA was appointed by BAM Construction to provide architectural services from the Network Rail Form B submission through to project completion.

Maintaining full station operations throughout construction required a carefully planned and highly complex phased delivery. Working within a live railway environment, the project included the construction of a new ticket office, staff accommodation, gate line, lifts, stairs providing access to the first-floor platforms, and generous circulation spaces designed to accommodate the significant passenger flows associated with major events at the nearby Millennium Stadium.

The scheme required sensitive integration with the adjacent Grade II listed station building while meeting the demanding technical requirements of a modern transport interchange. Blast-resistant construction was incorporated where required, the development achieved a BREEAM Very Good rating, and extensive coordination was undertaken with the new track and platform infrastructure. Throughout the project, OA also managed the Network Rail approvals process and worked closely with key stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of this important gateway to the city.