A multi-billion-pound investment vision to upgrade the rail network of South Wales and the South West of England, including reducing journey times between Cardiff and Bristol by 20 minutes, has been revealed.
The Western Gateway Partnership - made up of city regions, local authorities, businesses and universities on both sides of the border - say significant investment is needed to ensure that both South Wales and the South West don't fall further behind other parts of the UK on rail investment.
They highlight the huge funding being committed by the UK Government to the rollout of high speed two from London, firstly reaching Birmingham, and although now delayed, then cities such as Manchester in the North England.
