Cross-border Transport Connectivity North Wales 2023-05-24
2023-05-24
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Q1
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None provided in the parliamentary record.
What discussions he has had with (a) Cabinet colleagues and (b) the Welsh Government on cross-border transport connectivity with north Wales.
I have regular discussions with Cabinet colleagues on a range of transport matters. HS2 will benefit people travelling from north Wales to London, with the interchange at Crewe providing shorter journey times to north Wales than is currently possible on the west coast main line.
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Specifics of discussions with Welsh Government were not provided
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Q2
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Chester station is crucial for connectivity between England and north Wales, benefiting rail users and businesses on both sides of the border.
Will the Government commit to the rapid electrification of the north Wales train line, which will transform the north Wales and Cheshire regional economy?
That is one of the best questions I have heard from anyone on the Opposition Benches so far this morning. Yes, I think electrification of the north Wales coast line would be a very good idea, or certainly improvements would be. As the hon. Lady will be aware, various improvements to the Welsh railway structure are being discussed in the rail network enhancements pipeline, and I look forward to it being published shortly.
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Specific commitment for rapid electrification was not given
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Improvements Under Discussion
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