Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 105821

South Wales Main Line: Electrification

Tabled: 14 January 2026

Answered: 21 January 2026

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Question

Ruth Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions she had with the Welsh Rail Board on the electrification of the Cardiff - Swansea section of the South Wales Mainline.

Answer

Keir Mather

The Rail Minister has regular discussions with the Wales Rail Board regarding their priorities for investment, including future electrification between Swansea and Cardiff. Our initial joint priorities involve improvements on the South Wales Mainline whic...

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