The Welsh government has announced that the work to upgrade the Wrexham to Liverpool line will begin, with upgrades on the line at Padeswood confirmed as the first task.
The UK government committed to supporting the work at Padeswood as part of last month’s Comprehensive Spending Review.
The overall UK government investment in Welsh rail, worth at least £445m, will now be implemented by the Welsh government.
The work will see a major component of the Network North Wales vision delivered within three years, resulting in two trains an hour operating along the line.
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Padeswood also serves the Heidelberg Materials’ cement works, and the upgrade will make it easier for freight to enter and exit the site.
Secretary of state for Wales, Jo Stevens, said: “The UK government is investing in Wales’ future and unleashing our country’s economic potential.
“We promised we would deal with the historical under-investment in Wales’ rail network and announcing at least £445m in the Spending Review delivered on that pledge.
“Working alongside Welsh government it will mean brand-new stations, upgrades on the line in places like Padeswood and more and faster trains on the key lines across North and South Wales, connecting people with jobs and helping to grow the economy.”
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