Welsh Conservative Assembly candidate for Clwyd West Darren Millar has welcomed news that a project has been approved which will result in the re-establishment of a direct rail link between North Wales and Liverpool.
The Liverpool City Combined Authority last week gave the green light to the Halton Curve rail scheme which will open up leisure and work opportunities by offering new connections between Liverpool, Liverpool John Lennon Airport, Runcorn, Frodsham, Helsby, Chester and, in the future, North Wales.
Darren, who over the years has repeatedly called on the Welsh Government to work with the UK Government to restore direct rail services between Liverpool and North Wales, said:
“I have been campaigning for years to get a direct service between North Wales and Liverpool reinstated, so I am absolutely delighted by this announcement by the Liverpool City Combined Authority.
"Liverpool is an important commercial centre and improving transport links will provide a huge boost to the North Wales economy in terms of access to jobs and promoting tourism. Shifting passengers from road to rail is also good for the environment.
"North Wales has not enjoyed a direct rail link with Liverpool since the 1970s, when it was incredibly popular for shoppers, commuters and tourists.
“This is a very exciting development and I look forward to seeing the huge benefits it will bring to North Wales.”