Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she made of the potential impact of the construction of new railway stations at (a) Cardiff Parkway and (b) Newport West on (i) economic growth, (ii) employment, (iii) productivity and (iv) congestion.

The government is committed to improving rail connectivity and supporting growth, jobs, and housing across South East Wales. The October budget confirmed £30 million to progress Cardiff Parkway, a development with the potential to support around 6,000 jobs. Alongside Newport West, the station will improve access to employment, strengthen connectivity, and provide attractive alternatives to car travel along the congested M4 corridor.