4. Statement by the Minister for Economy and Transport: A Railway for Wales

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 4:54 pm on 24 September 2019.

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Photo of Ken Skates Ken Skates Labour 4:54, 24 September 2019

Huge opportunities. If we had a settlement that reflected our need, then clearly, based on historic underfunding, that settlement would be enormous and would lead us to be able to invest, not just in the infrastructure, but also in encouraging behavioural change that could lead to modal shift as well. And whether it be in new stations, new railway lines or other associated infrastructure such as park-and-ride facilities, if we had the devolution of responsibilities with the devolution of appropriate funding, I believe we could implement a major step change in terms of driving people away from private transport to public transport.