§ Mr. Alex CarlileTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will hold a meeting with the chairman of British Rail to discuss the type of trains and services on the Wolverhampton to Aberystwyth line, the facilities at intermediate stations, and the provision. of information to travellers; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir Wyn RobertsMy right hon. Friend and I regularly meet Sir Bob Reid to discuss a wide range of Welsh rail issues. I understand that British Rail is continuing to make a number of improvements to the service on the Aberystwyth line, including the recently introduced new class 158 express units.