Written question WQ87867
- Asked by
- Janet Finch-SaundersConservative
- To be answered by
- Minister for Climate Change
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 8 days
Question
Will the Minister consider introducing a direct train service between Blaenau Ffestiniog and the new free port in Anglesey?
Answer
Answered by Deputy Minister for Climate Change
There are currently no plans to alter the services on the Conwy Valley Line. Transport for Wales make every effort to ensure good connections at Llandudno Junction between the Conwy Valley line and North Wales main line services.
Some of the main line services are the responsibility of UK Government delivered as part of the West Coast franchise by Avanti West Coast. Poor performance by Avanti has made it difficult for Transport for Wales to deliver the connectivity sought by passengers.
Along with connectivity passengers have been seeking better trains. Transport for Wales are currently operating 6 of the brand new CAF 197 trains in regular daily service in North Wales. Part of our £800m that will see 95% of passenger journeys on new trains in 2024.