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1.

Introductions, apologies and substitutions

Minutes:

1.1 Apologies were received from Keith Davies AM, Mick Antoniw AM, Eluned Parrott AM and Gwenda Thomas AM.

2.

Inquiry into the priorities for Welsh Rail Infrastructure

(09.30-10.20)

2.1

Inquiry into the Priorities for the Future of Welsh Rail Infrastructure - Evidence from Transport Scotland

Aidan Grisewood, Director of Rail, Transport Scotland

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

2.1.1 Aidan Grisewood answered questions from Members of the Committee.

(10.30-11.30)

2.2

Inquiry into the Priorities for the Future of Welsh Rail Infrastructure - Evidence from Network Rail

Paul McMahon, Route Managing Director – Wales, Network Rail

Tim James, Head of Strategy and Planning, Network Rail

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

2.2.1 Paul McMahon and Tim James answered questions from Members of the Committee.

2.2.2 Paul McMahon and Tim James offered to provide the following information:

·         Details of the analysis carried out by Network Rail’s asset management team of the areas in Wales affected by repeat flooding and how they measure future risk to the network and the cost involved in improving the resilience of the network.

·         Network Rail’s financial and performance data in relation to the Wales Route.

(11.30-12.30)

2.3

Inquiry into the Priorities for the Future of Welsh Rail Infrastructure - Rail regulation and planning bodies

John Larkinson, Director of Economic Regulation and Consumers, Office of Rail and Road

Paul Plummer, Chief Executive, Rail Delivery Group

 

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

2.3.1 John Larkinson and Paul Plummer answered questions from Members of the Committee.

2.3.2 John Larkinson offered to provide the Office of Rail and Road’s annual report on Network Rail’s efficiency / financial performance by route.

(13.30-14.30)

2.4

Inquiry into the Priorities for the Future of Welsh Rail Infrastructure - Evidence from UK Government

Colin Poole, Regional Rail Strategy Manager, Department for Transport

Brian Etheridge, Director of Integrated Delivery, Department for Transport

Minutes:

2.4.1 Colin Poole and Brian Etheridge answered questions from Members of the Committee.

3.

Papers to note

3.1

Rail Freight Group Survey Results 2015

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

3.1.1 The paper was noted by the Committee.

4.

Motion under Standing Order 17.42 to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of the meeting and the beginning of the next meeting.

Minutes:

4.1 The Committee agreed to exclude the public from the remainder of the meeting and the beginning of the next meeting.

(14.30-14.40)

5.

Discussion of the priorities for successor Committee

Minutes:

5.1 The Committee discussed the priorities for the successor Committee.