The Government are funding a number of rail improvements in Wales, including upgrading Cardiff Central station and the Cambrian line. Upgrades are also planned for key lines in north, south-east and south-west Wales.

The figure cited comes from a Wales Government report focusing on renewals between 2011-2015. A more comprehensive analysis shows the correct figure is 4.37%. The Welsh Government should engage with the rail network enhancement pipeline or consider future rounds of the levelling-up fund.

The hon. Gentleman has made a powerful case, but I would encourage all partners and stakeholders in this, including DfT Ministers—and also those in the Welsh Government, who are responsible for the highways—to engage with the rail network enhancement pipeline or consider future rounds of the levelling-up fund.

The rolling stock is being examined. There is no issue around safety. I do not know what the costs are, but there would have been enormous costs to electrification between Cardiff and Swansea with no benefits for any passengers in terms of decreased time.

I can absolutely reassure my right hon. Friend that he will listen to the views of Members of Parliament as well as the Welsh Government when considering applications for new stations.

I would be delighted to take my hon. Friend up on what I think is an invitation to visit. Many companies in Wales will be tendering for work on the HS2 project, so there will be huge benefits to Wales and the whole United Kingdom.

Of course, many companies in Wales will be tendering for work on the HS2 project. There will be huge benefits to Wales and the whole United Kingdom. HS2 is also about getting people off the roads and on to the railways, which is something that anyone who supports getting Britain to net zero by 2050 should be in support of.