Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact on passengers of the delay in the full electrification of the railway line from London to Cardiff.

In respect of train services connecting London with Cardiff, we are continuing to assess this programme to make sure we are delivering the services for passengers in a way that provides value for money for the taxpayers. Our new Intercity Express services will provide passengers with greater capacity and a more comfortable journey without the need to wait for full electrification.

We are committed to improving services for passengers on the Great Western line. We are investing in this route to deliver better services and new trains with thousands more seats. This is an ambitious and challenging undertaking, but real progress is being made.