News that the British Government is going to create a Wales Rail Board has been welcomed by the Welsh Conservatives.
The new board, which has been created following advice from MPs, will bring together the Department of Transport, the Welsh Government, Transport for Wales, Network Rail, and other train operators with the aim of delivering improvements for passengers.
Welsh Conservative Shadow Minister for Transport, Natasha Asghar MS, said:
“Frankly, I am fed up with hearing ministers in Cardiff Bay blame Westminster for issues relating to transport.
“It is only by the two governments working together will we be able to build back better after the pandemic and ensure that Wales gets the investment we need, as well as better transport links and services.
“Commuters and tourists using our public transport network are regularly faced with overcrowded trains which often fail to turn up on time, so it is vital that action is taken promptly if we are to encourage more people out of private cars.
“Instead of calling for more powers to be devolved to Wales, the Welsh Government needs to work with the UK Government to level up the whole of Wales.”