Date: 20/02/2014

Plans for a metro-style train system in Cardiff could see a transport corridor developed into Rhondda Cynon Taf. Cardiff councillors are being asked to set up a task group to build a £220m regional transport network. Proposals include reusing an old line from Fairwater to Creigiau and improving links to Llantrisant and Pontyclun. At the meeting, Cardiff's cabinet could also ratify a 3.97% council tax rise to help save £50m from the council budget. The transport report said a regional metro system would encourage more people to leave their cars at home. Over 77,000 people commute into the city each day - 80% of them travelling by vehicle.

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City metro would get 'cars off road'

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Plans for a regional metro transport system aimed at encouraging more people to leave their cars at home are backed by Cardiff's cabinet.