Thursday 03 Oct 2013 @ 08:05
Welsh Government
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£44m rail scheme to improve north south journey times and links for Wrexham
Transport Minister, Edwina Hart, has announced a £44m scheme to improve north south rail journey times and increase capacity between Wrexham and Chester.
Following a review, a £44m scheme has been agreed with Network Rail to be delivered by spring 2015.
The revised scheme will involve a significant doubling of the existing single line between Wrexham and Chester and line speed improvements. This will reduce north south journey times by 16 minutes.
Mrs Hart said:
“I am pleased that we have been able to agree a scheme that will reduce journey times between north and south Wales and deliver increased capacity between Wrexham and Chester.
“This new scheme will meet our objectives and provide value for money. It will ensure more people in north east Wales will be able to benefit from the improved rail links to the rest of Wales delivered by the Welsh Government.”
