Natasha Asghar, Senedd Member for South Wales East and shadow Minister for Transport and Technology, has backed calls to fund a new railway station after visiting the site of the proposed Magor and Undy Walkway station.
At the meeting with Paul Turner and Ted Hands from Magor Action Group on Rail (MAGOR) Natasha heard their proposals to improve rail services in the community, and saw the proposed sites for platforms, drop off points and disabled parking.
The proposed design would involve staggered platforms, meaning that costly alterations to track design would not need to be undertaken. The improvements would also allow a direct rail link between Magor and Undy and Bristol for commuters, without the need for any car journeys.
Magor and Undy’s nearest station is currently Severn Tunnel Junction.
However, a new station would allow passengers to catch a train thereby saving thousands of pounds in parking and fuel costs.
Natasha Asghar said:
“Magor Action Group on Rail (MAGOR) have made sensible proposals and now it’s just a case of funding. I have written to the UK Minister for Transport, Grant Shapps, to make the case for a station here.”
“At a time when we should be promoting sustainable transport as much as possible, it is surprising that there is not a station serving the communities of Magor and Undy.”
“Paul Turner and Ted Hands have been working tirelessly for the last ten years to get a station in Magor and Undy, and it is really encouraging to see that their hard work is backed by the majority of the community.”
“Creating a station within walking distance of the whole community would be a first for Wales and I will continue to support MAGOR in their bid for a new walkway station.”
