Commenting on the announcement that Welsh Labour-led Government politicians are taking control of Wales’ train industry, the Shadow Minister for the Economy, Russell George MS, said:

“Given the track record of the Welsh Labour-led Government, its decision to take control of our vital train industry has not filled me with any hope. Given how reliant the people of Wales are on using trains, we cannot allow the Welsh Labour-led Government to run it into the ground, like it has with Cardiff Airport.

“Before making this decision, Welsh Labour-led Government ministers should have consulted the Welsh Parliament on the list of failings facing the industry pre-COVID – especially the lack of outdated train stock – as well as, crucially, how much this decision is going to cost the Welsh taxpayer.

“Eyebrows will be raised, too, on why any support is being left until February 2021.

“There is no excuse to waste hardworking families’ taxes and that is why I call on the Welsh Labour-led Government to immediately answer our serious concerns.”