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Railways: Brecon

Asked by David ChadwickLiberal DemocratDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 8 September 2025UIN 72174

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of reconnecting Brecon to the rail network.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

The Wales Rail Board is responsible for assessing and recommending rail investments to support new and improved services in Wales. No credible scheme to restore a direct rail connection to Brecon has been identified to date.

The UK and Welsh Governments are collaborating on their respective bus reform agendas. In Wales, this supports Transport for Wales’ vision for a fully integrated transport network providing improved connectivity to places not served by the existing rail network. For Brecon specifically, a new bus timetable and fare structure has recently been launched, offering greater flexibility and value for passengers.

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