South–west hits out over poor rail links
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The government has been accused of ignoring the south-west of England as part of its high-speed rail link investment.
The government has been accused of ignoring the south-west of England as part of its high-speed rail link investment.
Rail users groups in the region said transport links with London are much-maligned and have been neglected by successive governments.