The Cost of Rail Travel in Mid Wales

Part of 1. Questions to the Minister for Economy and Transport – in the Senedd at 1:34 pm on 8 May 2019.

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Photo of Russell George Russell George Conservative 1:34, 8 May 2019

Thanks for the answer, Minister. I wonder if I could ask you to liaise with Transport for Wales to ensure that my constituents are not put off travelling by rail fares that are inappropriately priced for routes across mid Wales stations, particularly from Wales into England? One of my constituents has done a piece of work that shows that a constituent can buy a ticket in Caersws, Newtown or Welshpool to Telford or Wellington, and the cost is more expensive than if they'd bought a ticket to Birmingham New Street. So, it does seem to be out of context in terms of the miles travelled. I would be grateful for your comments and your commitment to ensure that fares are suitably priced for distance travelled, to encourage rather than discourage rail travel.