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HANSARDRail Services: South Wales and South-west EnglandWe are always looking for ways to boost connectivity between south Wales and south-west England, and have most recently introduced through services between Cardiff and Penzance as…19 May 2022HANSARDLocal TransportThere was £16 billion at the start of the covid pandemic.19 May 2022HANSARDUnion Connectivity ReviewThese are charges that all train operating companies pay, right across the country. I will not get into the detail of how they are worked out, but let us be absolutely honest:…19 May 2022HANSARDUnion Connectivity ReviewI am very conscious of the disruption, which is really disappointing because of the distress it causes to passengers. It is important to recognise that from the start of the…19 May 2022HANSARDUnion Connectivity ReviewThe hon. Gentleman is nothing if not passionate about the city of Chester and the region. I am very conscious that the strategic outline business case for improvements in and…19 May 2022HANSARDRailways: ConnectivityI know that my hon. Friend is a fantastic champion for all things to do with Montgomeryshire, particularly for better transport. Sir Peter Hendy’s Union connectivity review…19 May 2022HANSARDRailways: ConnectivityThe Government are investing record levels in rail enhancements across England and Wales. The £500 million restoring your railway fund is currently supporting more than 45 schemes…19 May 2022HANSARDRail Services: South Wales and South-west EnglandOn the Union connectivity report, as I am sure the hon. Lady is aware, in response to Sir Peter Hendy’s review which was published last year, we have set aside development funding…19 May 2022HANSARD East Suffolk and Wherry Railway LinesMy hon. Friend is nodding. A new signalling system was commissioned, following completion of work to introduce a new computerised signalling system, improving reliability of train…19 May 2022HANSARD East Suffolk and Wherry Railway LinesI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Waveney (Peter Aldous) and congratulate him on securing this debate on the East Suffolk and Wherry railway lines. I also thank my hon. Friend…19 May 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsThere are some fantastic examples of heritage railways up and down the country. I appreciate the importance of adequate coal supplies, and we will obviously keep that under close…19 May 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsIt is always regrettable when we hear about disruption, because it is the passengers who really suffer from the distress and disruption caused. I just flag once again that it is…19 May 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsOnce again I am being tempted, but I am not going to show any favouritism, except to say that everyone will just have to wait.19 May 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI know that my hon. Friend is a passionate advocate for all things Blackpool North and Cleveleys. The next round of submissions for our restoring your railway programme—I was at…19 May 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe had an amazing 42 bids for the Great British Railways headquarters and all have been carefully considered. The shortlist will be out shortly and I wish them all success.19 May 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs I am sure my hon. Friend will appreciate, the pandemic has really changed travel habits. Operators are using this opportunity to reassess services to ensure that they provide…19 May 2022HANSARDGreat British Railways Headquarters: Derby’s BidIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship this morning, Mr Efford. Before I respond to the points made by the hon. Members, I pay tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for…27 Apr 2022HANSARD Future of RailI am grateful to my hon. Friend for the intervention. Let me continue, because he does make some very important points on the private sector. GBR will harness the very best of the…26 Apr 2022HANSARD Future of RailIt’s coming!26 Apr 2022HANSARD Future of RailIt is a privilege to respond to this debate under your chairmanship, Sir Charles. I start by thanking the hon. Member for York Central (Rachael Maskell) for securing this…26 Apr 2022