Written question WQ99109
- Asked by
- Dan ThomasReform
- To be answered by
- Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 6 days
Question
What plans does the Welsh Government have to build a railway station at Caerleon?
Answer
Answered by Deputy Minister for Transport (Mark Hooper)
I appreciate the benefits that a railway station at Caerleon could bring to passengers and local communities.
Transport for Wales’ publication Today, Tomorrow, Together includes plans for major enhancements which are required for the delivery of new stations such as Caerleon. Measures to improve capacity and linespeed on the Marches line would facilitate the introduction of local services on this route. This would significantly strengthen the case for a new station at Caerleon to serve both local and long distance services.
Our current priority for rail is the delivery of the schemes already funded by the UK Government’s Spending Review, which includes new stations in south east Wales and upgrades to the South Wales Main Line. These improvements will set the foundation for further enhancements. The joint UK and Welsh Government Wales Rail Board will oversee the strategic pipeline and prioritise schemes for the next UK Government Spending Review in 2027.