INVESTMENT IN THE CAMBRIAN LINE

Motion Text

That this House is dismayed at the decision by Railtrack not to continue with the investment programme for the Cambrian Line; notes that many of the proposed improvements were to be funded by the National Assembly; is concerned that Railtrack's decision will severely damage rail travel in Mid Wales and destabilise the incoming Wales and Border franchise; believes that the timing of the announcement was buried by the Government's decision to allow Railtrack to go into receivership; and demands that this programme be reinstated in accordance with the Secretary of State's reply to the honourable Member for Ceredigion on 24th October, Official Report, column 224W.