Written question WQ83146
- Asked by
- Luke FletcherPlaid
- To be answered by
- Minister for Climate Change
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 9 days
Question
What steps has the Welsh Government taken to increase railway line maintenance protection crews in South Wales West?
Answer
Answered by Minister for Climate Change
Network Rail’s Wales route team are responsible for the maintenance of the Wales and Borders network, outside of the Core Valley Lines. They are investing a record amount - over £2bn - in operations, maintenance and renewals this control period, which runs until 2024. In June, the Wales route eliminated open line working, a huge step in improving track worker safety.