Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 26708

Railways: Wales

Tabled: 27 January 2025
Answered: 30 January 2025
Named Day

Question

Ann Davies

Plaid CymruCaerfyrddin

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of increasing the electrification of the rail network in Wales to the same level as England on rail journey times in Wales.

Answer

Simon Lightwood
Electrification of the rail network is one of a number of factors, including timetables, rolling stock and possible infrastructure works, which can improve journeys. The Wales Rail Board is responsible for assessing and recommending rail investments to su...

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