(2) what proportion of train stations in Wales have automated ticket machines; and if he will make a statement.
All railway stations in Wales are operated by Arriva Trains Wales (‘ATW’). Under the Welsh rail devolution arrangements, the Welsh Assembly Government are responsible for the management of the ATW franchise.
The information requested could not be provided without disproportionate cost.
(2) how many train stations in Wales have automated ticket machines installed; and if he will make a statement.
All railway stations in Wales are operated by Arriva Trains Wales (‘ATW’). Under the Welsh rail devolution arrangements, the Welsh Assembly Government are responsible for the management of the ATW franchise.
The information requested could not be provided without disproportionate cost.
Statistics on number of passengers on the railway network for 2003-04 and 2004-05 are published by the Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) in the National Rail Trends Yearbook editions, which are available in the House Library or from their website: www.rail-reg.gov.uk. Figures for earlier years are not held by the Department in the form requested and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.