Railway Stations: Newport West
Commons · Question 2323 · Tabled 18 May 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Ruth Jones
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress her Department has made on implementing the new station at Newport West announced in Spending Review 2025.
Answer
Answered by Simon Lightwood, 1 Jun 2026
At least £445 million was set aside for rail improvements in Wales as part of the 2025 Spending Review and the UK's 10-year Infrastructure Strategy. This investment marks the beginning of a long-term UK Government commitment, announced by the Prime Minist...