Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when his Department plans to make a decision on upgrading the South West main line between Swansea, Cardiff and Bristol Temple Meads.

A full business case is being developed to enhance the parallel relief line which will increase capacity for rail services in South Wales.

In addition, the Government’s response to the Union Connectivity Review confirms that we are providing £2.7m to Transport for Wales to develop options for upgrades to the South Wales Main Line, including new stations between Cardiff and the Severn Tunnel and increased services between Bristol and West Wales.