Will the Minister detail any discussions he has had with Transport for North and West Midlands Rail regarding cross-border collaboration on the Crewe Hub?
Answered by Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure | Answered on 27/06/2016
I fully recognise the benefits that connectivity brings for both sides of the border. The Welsh Government has worked jointly with a range of organisations in both Wales and England in developing the Strategic Outline Business Case for electrification of the North Wales Main Line from Holyhead to Crewe. Achieving effective connectivity with HS2 at Crewe is a core component of that work and we continue to work with a range of partner organisations across the border to maximise the opportunities both HS3 and HS2 may bring.