14 August 2025
Transport for Wales’ dedicated fibre arm, TfW Ffeibr, has announced the successful delivery of its inaugural commercial fibre connectivity contract with Cloud Centres Networks (CCN), marking a significant milestone for the organisation. The contract involves providing fibre infrastructure alongside Wales’ railway lines, specifically targeting the South Wales region.
Last year, TfW Ffeibr revealed that it had developed a new full fibre broadband network running parallel to several key railway routes, including the South Wales Metro, amid extensive infrastructure upgrades aimed at electrifying the rail lines in the Valleys. The network currently serves Wales' Core Valley routes and extends into the Cardiff capital region, offering vital connectivity to some of the most remote and underserved communities in Wales.
The primary purpose of TfW Ffeibr is to offer wholesale access to the new infrastructure for internet service providers and other network operators. The recent contract with CCN, a colocation and server hosting provider servicing South Wales and the West of England, is the first tangible outcome of this initiative. It involves designing and deploying a bespoke dark fibre link connecting Cardiff University’s main campus with CCN’s data centre in South Wales. This connection supports the university’s High Performance Computing (HPC) programme, facilitating a secure and seamless relocation that integrates smoothly with existing systems.
“Ffeibr’s delivery for Cloud Centres Networks and Cardiff University exemplifies how public sector innovation can generate real impact. As a joint initiative between TfW and the Welsh Government’s Transport & Digital Connectivity Division, ffeibr is unlocking new value from public assets to support Wales’ digital future,” said Alexia Course, Chief Commercial Officer at TfW.
“In my 35 years in the technology sector, I have never seen a company deliver a project of such complexity in such a short timeframe. Ffeibr’s transparency, professionalism, and ability to manage expectations have left a legacy of trust. They didn’t just want to win the business—they wanted to get it right,” said Lee Evans, Assistant IT Director at Cardiff University.
