Part of 1. Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Transport – in the Senedd at 1:31 pm on 10 January 2018.
Thank you, Cabinet Secretary. I'm sure you'll be aware that I've been spearheading a local campaign within Cynon Valley to improve Sunday services. And, following on from that campaign, Arriva did double the number of services from Aberdare during the month of December, and this was welcome news for many of my constituents, who were able to access employment opportunities much further afield as a result of that. Now, this was simply a pilot during the month of December, and I am concerned that, with this service possibly being removed thereafter, my constituents will be at a disadvantage, with the first train not leaving Aberdare until almost 10 a.m.. So, will you support my call for Arriva to be flexible in looking to continue these services so that people from Cynon Valley will have a greater chance of accessing employment opportunities further afield?