Train Services from Pontyclun to Cardiff

Part of 1. Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Transport – in the Senedd at 2:09 pm on 28 November 2018.

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Photo of Ken Skates Ken Skates Labour 2:09, 28 November 2018

Well, can I thank Mick Antoniw for his question and also thank him for the opportunity to speak with him directly regarding the two issues that he raised in his question? I'm pleased to say that during the conversation I had with Sir Peter Hendy, the chair of Network Rail, this morning, the Pencoed crossing featured quite heavily in our discussions, and we have committed to work together to find a solution to this particular issue, utilising not just Network Rail resource, but also the local transport fund, which I think will be crucial in finding a solution there.

Now, in terms of the capacity on the two-carriage trains, I'm really pleased to be able to tell the Member that, with the roll-out of four-car trains by the end of 2022—and let's remember these are going to be new trains—the number of seats available on the trains will rise from 120 to 204, increasing quite considerably the capacity on that particular service.