Part of 1. 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 2:11 pm on 24 January 2017.
I declare an interest in that my sister works for Network Rail. First Minister, I’ve had correspondence from people who are frustrated at insufficient public transport links in Blaenau Gwent at night time. Currently, the last Cardiff train stops at Llanhilleth, with no public transport links to get further up the valley, leaving taxis as the only option, if any of those are available. So, can he update us on plans to open a new station at Abertillery? But importantly, what steps and what intervention will the Welsh Government take, and partnership working with the local authority, to provide adequate bus links before a new metro comes on stream?