Wales Office hits back in rail electrification costs row
The Welsh and UK Governments are locked in a dispute over who should pay the costs of electrification of the South Wales Valley Lines
The Welsh and UK Governments are locked in a dispute over who should pay the costs of electrification of the South Wales Valley Lines
Political Editor Adrian Masters has discussed the row over rail electrification for the Valley Lines with First Minister Carwyn Jones in London today.
First Minister tells me UK Govt reps were 'all over the shop' on rail electrification costs; reiterates Welsh Govt did not agree to pay.
First Minister tells me he wants to find a way forward; will consider some 'incidental' funding re Valley Lines but not whole cost.
First Minister tells me he told Deputy PM the solution to electrification dispute would be to devolve railways and funding immediately.
The Welsh Secretary David Jones says the Welsh Government must stand by an agreement to fund Valley Lines electrification
The Welsh and UK Governments are arguing over who should pay the bill for rail electrification in the South Wales Valleys