Russell George MS – the Shadow Minister for Economy, Business and Infrastructure – has welcomed the announcement today (August 21) of investment totalling £343 million, which will help deliver better journeys for passengers within, into, and out of Wales.
The announcement was made by Grant Shapps MP, the Secretary of State for Transport.
Project to be assisted by the investment include upgrades to Cardiff Central Station, signalling on the Shrewsbury Sutton Bridge Junction to Aberystwyth and Pwllheli (the Cambrian Line), and for the next phase of development work on proposals to speed up journeys between Cardiff and Swansea, Chester and Llandudno Junction, and the Severn Tunnel and Cardiff.
Mr George said:
“The investment in these current projects follows major reforms to the network over the past months, such as completion of a fully electric route between Cardiff and London, and the devolution of powers over the Core Valley Line to the Wales.
“These improvements are benefitting communities across Wales as we begin the process of recovery from Covid-19. Conservatives in the UK and Welsh Parliaments are ambitious about building for the future and ensuring our investment helps to level up all parts of the UK.”