Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will take steps to improve rail links with Cardiff.

The Government remains absolutely committed to delivering the benefits to passengers of improved services while ensuring we get maximum value for the taxpayer.

We are making good progress on work to electri‎fy the Great Western main line to Cardiff; and passengers will be able to look forward to improved journeys with more seats when the Intercity Express Programme (IEP) trains come into service.