Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Nia Griffith (Labour). It was answered on Wednesday, 30 November 2005 on behalf of the Wales Office.

Rail Services (South Wales)

Question: What representations is the Minister making to Arriva trains about what I call the peapod train—a minuscule green train that runs from Llanelli westwards and never has enough places for its passengers?

Answer: I will certainly make representations on behalf of my hon. Friend, but the new timetable that Arriva will be working to from 11 December will introduce an additional 950 services a week across the network in Wales. There will be more seats on peak time services, a 28 per cent. increase in Sunday services and a number of new services from stations in Wales. We should all welcome that. It is clear that the Government's investment is now being reflected in improved services, with more and more passengers using them.

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