Railways

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Wales – in the House of Commons at 11:30 am on 21 March 2007.

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Photo of Nick Ainger Nick Ainger Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Wales Office 11:30, 21 March 2007

While I understand that there are problems throughout the rail network, the issue is one of demand and supply. We are seeing a rapid increase in rail use and the rail companies are lagging behind with their investment. The hon. Gentleman will be aware that the Government have announced a further 1,000 carriages over the next few years, and the Welsh Assembly Government are putting in a further £1. 6 million to reduce overcrowding on the Cambrian main line. I am sure that he will see an improvement in the near future.