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Proceeding contribution from Lord Hain (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 16 June 2005. It occurred during Debate on bill on Transport (Wales) Bill.


Transport (Wales) Bill

I am grateful for the hon. Gentleman’s constructive advice. I shall certainly look at that model, but I am probably not yet as up to speed on the integrated transport system in Northern Ireland as he is. There has been major investment in the valley lines, leading to the restoration of rail services in some areas for the first time since the Beeching cuts of 40 years ago. For example, the vale of Glamorgan line has been reopened to passenger services and work is in hand to commence passenger services on the Ebbw Vale line in 2006–07.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
435 c413 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Devolved matters Disadvantaged Bus services Aviation Air routes Cross border cooperation Fares Finance Infrastructure Local government Powers Public appointments Public transport National Assembly for Wales Railways Transport Road traffic Wales Rural areas Wales and Borders rail franchise
Legislation
Transport (Wales) Bill 2005-06
Link
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