I have, and will continue to, set out a broad vision for a successful rail network in north Wales—one that helps us to meet our obligations to the environment, responsibilities for well-being and future generations and delivers the goals of the economic action plan.  

Our economic and industrial strategies are set out in 'Prosperity for All' and the economic action plan. We continue to provide a wide range of support to businesses in Wales through, for example, Business Wales and the development bank. We also provide infrastructure investment and actions that improve business conditions.

The development of the new Wales transport strategy, now under way, will look at the potential to reopen railway lines across Wales.

As set out in the midpoint review, we have invested £1.8 billion in transport schemes through the Wales infrastructure investment plan.

We have assessed a variety of measures to support our commitment to create conditions that would encourage the uptake of electric vehicles across Wales. We are taking forward a number of proposals, including investment in charging infrastructure and exploring changes to planning policy.

The motorway and trunk road network is one of our most valuable assets, worth approximately £16 billion. Supporting 'Prosperity for All', we are responsible for ensuring that it is safe and reliable, which we take very seriously. In 2017/18 we invested over £146 million in maintenance and minor improvement alone.

The metro concept will integrate all transport modes, including bus, rail and active travel. We and Transport for Wales will continue to work with stakeholders to develop and extend the metro to serve communities in Wales including the Afan valley.

We are continuing our close and constructive discussions with the national grid as part of developing the new Menai crossing. This includes progressing the delivery of our joint study that explores opportunities for a shared crossing.