Cross-border Rail 2020-02-26
2020-02-26
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Discussion on enhancing cross-border rail connections, specifically mentioning the St Mellons parkway project east of Cardiff.
Inquires about recent discussions with the Secretary of State for Transport regarding improvements to cross-border rail services. Highlights the support from the Welsh Labour Government for the St Mellons parkway project and requests that as many Great Western Railway (GWR) cross-border services as possible stop there, including those from competitors.
Acknowledges the importance of the issue and agrees to discuss it. Assures commitment to rail infrastructure in both south and north Wales, noting an extra £1.5 billion spent during this control period for additional seats between London and south Wales.
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