Today (Friday 23rd February), Transport Secretary will host a roundtable to
discuss the Government’s plan to upgrade the North Wales Main
Line.
In October, the UK Government announced it would reallocate every
penny of the £36bn of savings from HS2 into hundreds of local
transport projects to strengthen connections across the United
Kingdom. This is part of the long-term plan to improve
interconnectivity, build a stronger economy, and encourage
growth.
As part of this, an unprecedented £1 billion was committed to
bring parts of North Wales within an hour of Manchester through a
major upgrade of the North Wales Main Line, including
electrification.
The project will deliver more punctual and reliable journeys on
the 126-mile route between Crewe, Warrington, Wrexham and
Holyhead, where ferry services run to Dublin.
The Transport Secretary will convene local MPs, councillors and
business leaders in Llandudno this morning to discuss how the
project will benefit the region.
Speaking ahead of the engagement today, Transport
Secretary said: “The North Wales
Main Line is a vital transport link and our billion-pound plan
will deliver faster and more reliable rail services for
passengers in North Wales and the North West of England.
“Our plan is made possible by our decision to reallocate every
penny of the £36bn saved from HS2 into hundreds of transport
projects across the UK, this major upgrade will improve rail
journeys, improve connections to jobs and help grow the economy.
“I look forward to meeting local leaders and businesses today to
discuss the benefits this project will bring.”
