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Written question asked by Geraint Davies (Independent (affiliation)) on Thursday, 7 December 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 December 2023. It was answered by Huw Merriman (Conservative) on Monday, 11 December 2023 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


South West Main Line

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when his Department plans to make a decision on upgrading the South West main line between Swansea, Cardiff and Bristol Temple Meads.

Answer

A full business case is being developed to enhance the parallel relief line which will increase capacity for rail services in South Wales.

In addition, the Government’s response to the Union Connectivity Review confirms that we are providing £2.7m to Transport for Wales to develop options for upgrades to the South Wales Main Line, including new stations between Cardiff and the Severn Tunnel and increased services between Bristol and West Wales.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
5757
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Bristol Cardiff Swansea South West main line
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk