§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what measures he can take to increase the number of trains stopping at the Shotton and Hawarden railway stations; and if he will make a statement. [118191]
§ Mr. HillThe Passenger Service Requirements in franchise agreements specify the minimum number of services which must call at particular stations. Train operators may provide additional services where they perceive a demand. Where additional calls at particular stations require additional subsidy this may be provided by local authorities, or through our Rail Passenger Partnership scheme.