Written question WQ98034
- Asked by
- Tom GiffardConservative
- To be answered by
- Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 9 days
Question
What steps is the Welsh Government taking to support passengers affected by the suspension or changes to the X10 Swansea–Cardiff bus service, and what alternative transport arrangements are being considered to ensure reliable, affordable, and accessible travel between these two cities?
Answer
Answered by Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales
Whilst we were disappointed that the commercially operated X10 coach service which linked Swansea and Cardiff has been withdrawn: the two cities continue to be connected by alternative direct and frequent rail and express coach services throughout the day.
We have introduced new trains operating between Swansea and Cardiff thanks to our £800m investment in new rolling stock. These trains offer improved accessibility, capacity and comfort for passengers and have helped Transport for Wales to deliver sustained performance improvements.
We are working closely with the UK Government to improve the railway infrastructure that it is responsible for in Wales, including the South Wales Main Line. Network Rail has already completed a major signalling upgrade at Port Talbot West, which has helped improve the resilience and reliability of services through Swansea.