NDM7195 - Assembly Debates
Tabled on 13/11/2019 | For debate on 20/11/2019To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:
1. Notes the recommendation of the Enterprise and Business Committee of the Fourth Assembly in 2013 that the Welsh Government should "develop and publish a rolling stock strategy as a matter of urgency, not only to ensure pressing decisions on rolling stock compatibility for electrification and accessibility legislation are taken in good time to avoid the increased cost and disruption associated with delay, but also to enhance the future capacity and quality of trains for the long-term".
2. Regrets the Welsh Government’s failure:
a) to take appropriate action to address the issues highlighted as long ago as 2013 in relation to rolling stock;
b) to meet the persons with reduced mobility (PRM) compliance deadline in relation to its rolling stock;
c) to make a timely request to the UK Government's Department for Transport for the requisite dispensation to keep non-PRM compliant trains in service from January 2020.
3. Expresses concern at the ongoing disruption experienced by many Transport for Wales rail passengers on a daily basis.
4. Calls on the Welsh Government to give assurance that it has contingency plans in place to mitigate the potential loss of a large proportion of its fleet.
Enterprise and Business Committee, The Future of the Wales and Borders Rail Franchise, December 2013
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Add as new point at end of motion:
Notes that responsibility for provision of rolling stock capacity for Welsh services and Wales-only services under the railway franchise that was operated by Arriva Trains Wales was a matter for the Welsh Government since 2006.
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Delete all after “National Assembly for Wales” and replace with:
1. Welcomes the £5bn investment being made in the Welsh rail network over the next 15 years including more than £800m in rolling stock.
2. Notes the UK-wide challenges facing the rail industry in relation to PRM compliance, impacting franchises across the UK.
3. Recognises one of the main reasons for rolling stock shortages is the UK Government’s short-sighted decision to truncate its electrification programme, including to Swansea, leading to delays in the availability of rolling stock.
4. Calls on the UK Government to ensure the general election does not interfere with requests for PRM derogations to allow additional capacity to run on the network for a short period into 2020.
5. Notes the rolling stock system across the UK is broken and calls for the UK Government to work with the devolved administrations to develop a new model.
