TfW extends next generation full-fibre network into the capital

Transport for Wales has reached a new milestone with its flagship next-generation full fibre network, with the successful extension from Core Valley Lines train-tracks into the heart of Cardiff’s city centre and Cardiff Bay.

The expansion of ffeibr marks a significant milestone for the network of high-capacity, futureproof fibre infrastructure which is designed to give Welsh businesses and public services the performance they need.

The new routes provide:

Ultrafast upload and download speeds
Reliable performance for high-volume data handling
Resilient connectivity to multiple datacentres and the Cloud
Robust connectivity for content creation and digital operations
By expanding upon the South Wales Metro fibre routes, the project helps unlock new opportunities across the Cardiff Capital Region, strengthening local businesses and driving long-term economic growth.

According to Transport for Wales (TfW), what makes this development especially meaningful is ffeibr’s purpose-driven model.

With every pound of profit being reinvested back into the Welsh public sector through Transport for Wales.

Crucially, extending the network into Cardiff strengthens the core purpose of ffeibr: improving digital connectivity for the Valleys. By creating stronger spine routes into the capital, businesses and communities across the Valleys and Cardiff regions gain faster, more reliable pathways to the economic, cultural and public-service opportunities concentrated in Cardiff.

Guy Reiffer, Managing Director at ffeibr, said: “Extending our full-fibre network into the heart of Cardiff is a major step forward for digital infrastructure in Wales. This is more than just connectivity – it’s about creating the foundations for innovation, economic growth, and opportunity across the region.

“Thanks to the dedication of our teams and our Welsh build-partners Gforce Telecoms, businesses and public services can now benefit from high capacity, future ready fibre built with Wales’ long-term success in mind.”

Ginty Foster, CEO Gforce Telecoms (GFT) also added: “We at GFT are proud to partner with ffeibr on this project the heart of Cardiff.

“This is a targeted, collaborative effort to address the infrastructure gaps in our capital, this is the beginning of a long-term partnership delivering superfast broadband in Wales.

“A massive diolch yn fawr to every member of the Gforce and ffeibr teams who worked tirelessly to make this happen – here’s to the future.”

For businesses looking for scalable, purpose driven, future ready connectivity please get in touch: [email protected]