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<p>Consideration of the case for alternative options to the M4 relief road south of
Newport is a matter for the Welsh Government. However, we are working closely with
the Welsh Government on the development of the next Rail Investment Strategy to ensure
that relevant Welsh priorities for rail investment in Control Period 6 (2019-2024)
are reflected. No decision on any major investment in Wales is made without taking
into account the views of the Welsh Government.</p><p> </p><p>The Welsh Government
will gain much greater control over the development of rail services in Wales as a
result of the agreement reached between the two Governments in November 2014 to devolve
executive franchising rail functions in Wales, so that the Welsh Government can lead
on the procurement of the next Wales and Borders franchise from 2018. Subject to agreement
on final terms, I would expect the Welsh Government to be leading on the specification
of future service levels in Wales in the next franchise.</p>
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