What plans does the Minister have to improve rail connectivity between north and south Wales?
Rail infrastructure in Wales is not devolved, and remains the responsibility of the UK Government to fund and deliver. Transport for Wales have carried out a WelTAG stage 1 study into options to improve transport links between north and south Wales, including how to protect potential travel corridors along the western coast of Wales from Swansea to Bangor. As part of this work they are undertaking an initial feasibility study on the route between Bangor and Afon Wen, which will identify the best alignment for a connection and current constraints. This will help refine the land requirements for the route further, to help support any future decision on protecting the alignment in whole or part.
This work is being carried out in collaboration with Siân Gwenllian MS, the Plaid Cymru lead designated member, as part of the Co-operation Agreement between the Welsh Government and Plaid Cymru.