Contact/Cyswllt:  Sian Cliff
02920 898342 / sian.cliff@wales.gov.uk

Carno Station Action Group have descended in force on the Senedd today to hear the Minister for Economy and Transport scrutinised by the Enterprise and Learning Committee on his response to their recommendations. Montgomeryshire AM Mick Bates has been in support of the campaign to re-open Carno railway station as it has progressed down the line under the new Assembly petitions procedure.

“The campaign to re-open Carno train station is something that I strongly support. I am pleased that the Carno action group have travelled here today to hear the scrutiny of the Minister – this petition is a hugely important issue to the local community and their journey here today is a clear reflection of that.

Carno Station Action Group at the Senedd

“I believe that the Carno petition is extremely valuable to our local area – railways should serve communities and the re-opening of Carno station is key to the regeneration of the local community at Carno. Not only would it be hugely beneficial to the local economy, but it would also increase access to jobs, shops, hospitals, leisure facilities, friends & relatives.

“The petition highlights the importance of improving the rail service in large rural areas and emphasises the need to build a sustainable network of public transport across our most isolated areas in Mid Wales. Sustainability is a principle which lies at the heart of our Assembly and this petition is a great opportunity to put our principles into action.

“I am pleased to see democracy at work in the Assembly. However we need to see real commitment from the Labour-Plaid Government to match this and not a continued neglect for the heart of Wales.

“The Minister today assured the Committee and people of Carno that retaining the loop in Talerddig will not prejudice the potential opening of a station at Carno in the future. We need our communities to be well-served by a strong public transport network and Carno is a clear choice for a new station on the Cambrian Line. I wish the Carno action group luck and I will continue to back their campaign when the business case for the station is presented.”



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