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« Reply #510 on: February 28, 2011, 19:16:56 » |
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A strong business case, supported by the Western Mail, has been made to the Minster I am sure their support will make all the difference  I do hope the Government commit to at least to electrify to Cardiff but hopefully to Swansea |
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Starship just experienced what we call a rapid unscheduled disassembly, or a RUD, during ascent,”
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« Reply #511 on: February 28, 2011, 19:27:50 » |
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Hard to imagine any politician using St David's Day to announce a decision unfavourable to Wales.
A sting in the tail (or perhaps daffodil) is another thing.
I guess that at best, we'll have full approval to Cardiff and conditional approval to Swansea if WAG» will pay for the notional extra for wiring over ED IEP▸ operation.
Cymru am byth
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« Reply #512 on: February 28, 2011, 21:11:11 » |
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Hmmm - could be.... I suspect they're right here..... It is possible that Mr Hammond will announce electrification only as far Cardiff. Work on electrification would not start until 2014 at the earliest, during which time agreement could be reached between the UK▸ Government and the Welsh Assembly Government over electrifying around 40 miles of track from Cardiff to Swansea. |
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« Reply #513 on: February 28, 2011, 21:57:29 » |
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Travel Watch SW say get on with it. I actually agree with Chris Irwin on this one: http://www.thisisbath.co.uk/news/electrification-says-travel-watchdog/article-3274074-detail/article.htmlA transport watchdog has said the ^dithering^ must end over plans to electrify the main rail line between London and the West Country.
TravelWatch SouthWest has urged ministers to press ahead with the scheme, saying their failure to make a decision is hampering economic growth in the region. It is calling for a decision to be made in the first week of March, saying the Conservative Party Spring Forum at the Welsh Conference in Cardiff would be an ideal opportunity.
Chris Irwin, chairman of TravelWatch SouthWest said: ^We have been waiting more than a year and a half since the previous Government said the line from London Paddington to Swansea via Bristol would be electrified.
^The coalition confirmed the plan to electrify the Thames Valley part of the route but decided to review the case for electrification all the way to Swansea.
^This delayed approval for electrifying the route from London to Bristol is despite it having an overwhelmingly strong business case.^
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« Reply #514 on: March 01, 2011, 06:23:34 » |
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Theres a TravelWatch meeting this weekend so may get more details hopefully, although I expect the announcement before then.
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« Reply #515 on: March 01, 2011, 07:53:41 » |
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I will be keeping an eye out on the news today
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« Reply #516 on: March 01, 2011, 08:21:03 » |
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I suspect that they will not want to break bad news to Wales on St David's day (1 march)
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« Reply #517 on: March 01, 2011, 14:50:33 » |
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Announcement expected bewteen 3:30 and 4:30 PM. Watch live on BBC» Parliament.
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« Reply #518 on: March 01, 2011, 15:07:04 » |
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Due at 1630, I'm hearing.....
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« Reply #519 on: March 01, 2011, 15:08:02 » |
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Due at 1630, I'm hearing.....
I'll put BBC» Parliament on just in case they get to it early though. |
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« Reply #520 on: March 01, 2011, 16:32:50 » |
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Live now on BBC» Parliament.
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« Reply #521 on: March 01, 2011, 16:34:25 » |
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William Huskisson MP▸ was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830. Many more have died in the same way since then. Don't take a chance: stop, look, listen.
"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner." Discuss.
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« Reply #522 on: March 01, 2011, 16:36:21 » |
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For those of us unable to connect to this - what'd he say??!!
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« Reply #524 on: March 01, 2011, 16:42:59 » |
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Wires to Cardiff plus Valley Lines!
IEP▸ looks like it's gone to Hitachi, with the factory at Newton Aycliffe.
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