Rail Services on the Maesteg Line

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

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Photo of Ken Skates Ken Skates Labour 2:13, 2 October 2019

Huw Irranca-Davies is a fantastic, strong and passionate advocate for improved services on the Maesteg line; of that, there is absolutely no doubt. I'd happily meet with him and the leader of the local authority to discuss how we take forward the study that's been received by my officials. They're working already with the local authority, with Bridgend council, to discuss the findings before proceeding further with this work. But I am delighted to say that the first Sunday service will coincide with the national timetable change, which is 15 December. I can inform Members today that the sale of tickets will begin around eight weeks before journeys, which means that tickets will be available near the end of October for that new Sunday service.