He said: "This is the third time in recent years that the train service from Welwyn Garden City has been slowed down, while smaller villages such as Welwyn North and Knebworth get a premium fast service. "We have amended stopping patterns between Welwyn Garden City and London in recent years to improve connectivity to popular destinations such as Alexandra Palace. On the specific issue of no fast services being added from Welwyn Garden City to London, he said: "Of course that's disappointing and we need to keep making the case." Mr Lewin revealed he has had "very early, preliminary conversations" with Transport for London (TfL) about stations running up to Welwyn Garden City "perhaps" becoming part of the TfL umbrella in the future. (Image: Govia Thameslink Railway)Finally, Mr Lewin revealed he has had "very early, preliminary conversations" with Transport for London (TfL) about all the stations running up to Welwyn Garden City (Brookmans Park, Welham Green, Hatfield and Welwyn Garden City) "perhaps" becoming part of the TfL umbrella of services in the future.