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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Rail Network

Wednesday 17 June 2026 · 2 questions

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Key points

  • Prime Minister announced a generational funding commitment of up to 14 billion for Welsh rail.
  • Investment includes 43 projects across Wales, unlocking around 12,000 jobs.
  • Works will improve connectivity, including new stations and faster, more reliable trains.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Harpreet Uppal Lab Huddersfield
Transport Wales
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Question

What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to improve the rail network in Wales.

Answer from Anna McMorrin

The Prime Minister has announced a generational funding commitment to Welsh rail and a pipeline of projects worth up to £14 billion. That long-term plan will transform connectivity across Wales. We will deliver that at pace, building on the strong start of the £445 million of investment already secured at the spending review.

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Q2 Harpreet Uppal Lab Huddersfield
Economy Transport
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In Huddersfield, the trans-Pennine route upgrades are continuing to be invested in by the UK Labour Government. The questioner wants to know about rail upgrades for Wales.

Question

The UK Labour Government are investing in our railways to boost economic growth right across the country. In my constituency, we are seeing continued investment through the trans-Pennine route upgrades in Huddersfield. Will the Minister set out what rail upgrades are coming to Wales, and how they will deliver economic growth and boost employment across the nation?

Answer from Anna McMorrin

I thank my hon. Friend for her excellent question. We have agreed a £14 billion long-term plan for Welsh rail, with work starting immediately, spanning 43 projects in every corner of Wales and unlocking around 12,000 jobs. New stations and faster and more reliable trains will connect people with communities and jobs right across Wales, benefiting the whole UK.

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