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(09.15 - 09.30)

1.

Discussion of the Active Travel (Wales) Act 2013 Draft Report

Minutes:

1.1 The Committee agreed the Active Travel (Wales) Act 2013 Draft Report

2.

Introductions, apologies and substitutions

Minutes:

2.1 Apologies were received from Keith Davies AM and Gwenda Thomas AM.

3.

Inquiry into the Priorities for the future of Welsh Rail Infrastructure

(09.30-10.30)

3.1

Inquiry into the Priorities for the Future of Welsh Rail Infrastructure - Business Groups

Elgan Morgan, Policy and Representation Manager, South Wales Chamber of Commerce

Paul Bradshaw, Manager of Logistics, Tata Steel

Nigel Jones, Head of Planning and Strategy, DB Schenker Rail UK

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

3.1.1 Elgan Morgan, Paul Bradshaw and Nigel Jones answered questions from Members of the Committee.

3.1.2 Nigel Jones offered to provide further information in relation to the Rail Freight Group’s survey on the reasons why businesses choose to use rail freight.

(10.45-11.30)

3.2

Inquiry into the Priorities for the Future of Welsh Rail Infrastructure - an Academic viewpoint

Professor Stuart Cole, Emeritus Professor of Transport, Wales Transport Research Centre, University of South Wales

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

3.2.1 Professor Stuart Cole answered questions from Members of the Committee.

(11.30-12.30)

3.3

Inquiry into the Priorities for the Future of Welsh Rail Infrastructure - Passenger Interests and Rail Interest Groups

Mike Hewitson, Head of Policy and Issues, Transport Focus

David Beer, Passenger Executive, Transport Focus

Rowland Pittard, Secretary, Railfuture Wales

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

3.3.1 Mike Hewitson, David Beer and Rowland Pittard answered questions from Members of the Committee.