The Funding of Transport for Wales

Part of 1. Questions to the Minister for Economy, Transport and North Wales – in the Senedd at 2:25 pm on 9 December 2020.

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Photo of Ken Skates Ken Skates Labour 2:25, 9 December 2020

Those stations are part of the Wales and borders network and the investment that's taken place in those stations is, of course, tied to the settlement that we receive from UK Government. Those stations are often used by Welsh commuters as well, recognising the porous nature of the border. I think it's absolutely vital to recognise, though, that with the franchise arrangements now coming into public ownership, we will be seeking value for money in terms of the services that are provided and the investment that takes place in those stations, but we're determined equally to ensure that people get the best experience they can possibly get when they travel by train on the Wales and borders franchise from end to end.