More Services on the Heart Of Wales Line

Jane Dodds MS highlighted the Heart of Wales line as an example of practical improvements making a real difference. Through campaigning and work with the Welsh Government, funding was secured to restore five trains a day and support ongoing operations. This has improved access to jobs and services and strengthened local businesses.

However, she warned that five services a day are not enough, particularly during the summer months.
She is now urging the Cabinet Secretary to work with Transport for Wales to secure eight services a day on the Heart of Wales line during the summer, ensuring rural communities are properly served at the busiest time of year.

Jane commented that: “Rail matters because it shapes people’s daily lives. It affects whether people can get to work, access education, and build successful businesses. Good rail links give communities the tools they need to succeed.

“I am pushing for eight services a day during peak months because rural Wales should not be an afterthought. Investment cannot simply concentrate on the capital while smaller towns and villages are left behind."