PS October 2023. Given PMs announcement cancelling HS2 north of Birmingham and a suggestion of £1Bn for OLE on the NWML I was going to update the ratio below (to something like 60:1). However, as I set out, there is no firm commitment on rail funding or timing thereof for Wales, so the issue has … Continue reading 200 to 1: English Rail Investment V Wales Rail Investment !
Month: Jul 2022
Do you believe in Metro?
In January 2021 a headline appeared in the Western Mail[i], attributed to me, “South Wales Metro hampered by public disbelief as expert claims 'even my mother doesn't believe it”. As a part time advisor to Transport for Wales, I am sure the headline caused some consternation in TfW as well as Welsh Government. The very … Continue reading Do you believe in Metro?
North-South Rail(& bus) in Wales!
There has and continues to be much debate and discussion re: strategic north south connectivity in Wales; road, rail and air. It is a bottomless pit of views, discussion and argument…often driven more by emotion and sentiment rather than hard data. So perhaps I can offer a few words (and I will update this brief … Continue reading North-South Rail(& bus) in Wales!
Mark Barry 