Commenting on a statement published by the Labour government today on rail improvements in North Wales, which reiterates the UK Government’s 10.4 million pounds investment in the ‘Halton Curve’ and confirms Network Rail’s detailed proposals will be published in the New Year, Welsh Conservative Shadow Minister for Transport Byron Davies AM, said:
“The Conservative-led government’s investment in this project is hugely welcome and we now look forward to Network Rail’s plans for development.
“This project will make a huge difference to North Wales, both for commuters, tourism, and the economy as a whole.
“It is another example of Conservatives delivering for Wales and I am delighted that plans are moving forward.”
Clwyd West Assembly Member, Darren Millar, who has also been campaigning for the project for many years, said:
“This is a hugely exciting development that will provide a huge boost for North Wales.
“I have been campaigning for years to get a direct service between North Wales and Liverpool reinstated – and I am delighted that the UK Government has provided this investment.
“I look forward to seeing further plans from Network Wales and urge the Welsh Labour Government to ensure development begins as soon as possible.”