Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the potential for disruption caused by rail works at Old Oak Common to train services from Carmarthen to London; and how long they anticipate this disruption will last.

Old Oak Common station is a crucial enabler for the Government’s growth mission. During its construction there will be periods of full line closures and some periods, generally weekends, when the closure of some lines means fewer services will be able to operate. During full line closures, most services from Carmarthen to London are expected to be diverted into London Euston, maintaining direct access for passengers into Central London. This Government will continue working with industry partners to ensure that disruption for passengers using the Great Western Main Line is kept to a minimum.