The Rhymney to Cardiff Rail Line

Part of 1. Questions to the Minister for Economy and Transport – in the Senedd at 2:03 pm on 13 February 2019.

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Photo of Ken Skates Ken Skates Labour 2:03, 13 February 2019

Yes. Can I thank the Member for his question, and just say how much I value the pressure that the Member has placed on me and Transport for Wales to ensure that his constituents get the best possible services through Transport for Wales? They are requiring five class 769 trains for the Rhymney line. I said that we aim to have them on the tracks by May of this year, but it's my hope that we could see them delivered next month. I think it's important to reflect on the fact that capacity on the network at the moment is severely stretched, and so I'm pleased to say that capacity will be increased from 212 to 292 seats on those trains that are going to be brought into use.