Rail Services South Wales and South-west England 2022-05-19
2022-05-19
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Questions & Answers
Q1
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Context
The question arises from a need to enhance cross-border rail connectivity highlighted by the Union connectivity review and the Welsh Government's Burns commission.
What steps he is taking to improve cross-border rail services between south Wales and south-west England. Through services have been introduced, but further stations like Magor are needed for better service.
We set aside development funding for projects from Sir Peter Hendy's review last year. We are engaging with Welsh Government and other stakeholders before issuing a formal response, and I am happy to meet the questioner.
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Assessment & feedback
Commitment to delivering funding for station upgrades and meeting campaigners to discuss Magor station bid
Engaging With Welsh Government And Other Stakeholders
Happy To Meet
Response accuracy
Q2
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The Union connectivity review and the Welsh Government's Burns commission have both identified the need for new stations like Magor on the south Wales main line to improve services.
The Union connectivity report highlighted the need for funding for relief line upgrades and a new station in Magor. Will the Minister commit to delivering funding, and will she meet campaigners to discuss this bid?
Development funding has been set aside for projects from Sir Peter Hendy's review, we are engaging with Welsh Government and other stakeholders before issuing a formal response. I am happy to meet the questioner.
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Assessment & feedback
Commitment to delivering funding for relief line upgrades and meeting campaigners regarding Magor station bid
Engaging With Welsh Government
Happy To Meet
Response accuracy