NETWORK RAIL REDUNDANCIES IN WALES

That this House is extremely concerned at the decision of Network Rail to introduce compulsory redundancies amongst rail maintenance workers despite receiving government subsidy of £5 billion per annum; notes with dismay that these redundancies will affect most of the rail network including the loss of over 100 Network Rail jobs in Wales; is appalled that skilled green jobs are being lost when they will be needed to expand and improve the railway network; is also alarmed at the safety implications of reducing a workforce who are responsible for ensuring the safe inspection and repair of track, signals and other rail infrastructure; and calls on Network Rail to review immediately its decision.