HIGH SPEED RAIL CONSULTATION

The Westminster government is to begin its consultation on the proposed high-speed rail line from London to Birmingham. The new route would cut journey times by around half an hour, with work due to begin in 2015 if the plan is approved and might cost £17 billion. Meanwhile the Con Dems are deferring (avoiding to you and me) making any decision on upgrading and electrifying the Swansea to London railway line...