Plans to scrap Swansea electrification amounts to 'years of broken promises' say Welsh Government

We have repeatedly called for the electrification of the mainline through to Swansea. Only this week, the Economy Secretary urged the UK Government to deliver on their commitment to electrify trains from Cardiff to Swansea or give the Welsh Government the powers and funding to do so. The UK Government has so far refused to devolve funding for rail infrastructure, as was recommended by the Commission on Devolution in Wales, so it is its duty to invest in Wales. Today’s reports in the media are therefore disturbing. If true it will amount to years of broken promises to the people of Wales - we urge the UK Government to clarify its position.