Summary
Fears have been raised over the future of rural rail services in Wales as it appeared that Westminster will retain the power to close them even though the Assembly is to take control of their funding. The Railways Bill is being fast-tracked through Parliament to ensure it is passed before the next general election.
It has been flagged up as giving the Assembly control over railways in Wales, but Plaid Cymru MP Simon Thomas says some of the most important powers will remain with the Transport Secretary in London.See the full content of this document
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Bill Signals Alert Over Rural Rail
Mr Thomas, one of the MPs scrutinising the Bill, claims the Government aims to make it easier for railway lines or stations to be closed. The Bill makes it clear that the decision on c...
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