<p>Questions Without Notice from Party Spokespeople</p>

Part of 1. 1. Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure – in the Senedd at 1:42 pm on 29 March 2017.

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Photo of Ken Skates Ken Skates Labour 1:42, 29 March 2017

Of course, electrification of the main line and electrification of the Valleys lines are huge, huge asks that we’ve repeatedly made. In terms of capacity, there’s no doubt that electrification can assist in terms of being able to run more rolling stock more regularly, but, equally, we need to see more rolling stock on the existing railway infrastructure. I’ve spoken with Arriva Trains Wales, and with other operators, regarding the capacity problem that is affecting the rail services of Britain. I hope that ATW will be in a position, within the coming days, to be able to make an announcement concerning the Valleys lines.