Ken Skates, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Transport and North Wales met with Rail Minister, Lord Hendy this week to discuss the Welsh Government’s priorities for the UK’s rail reform. These priorities include developing a locally driven business unit for Great British Railways in Wales and giving Wales a greater say on the specification of cross-border […]
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