Date: 29/01/2016

Claims direct cross-border rail services could be under threat due to devolution have been dismissed by Wales' transport minister. Edwina Hart accused UK officials of 'ignorance' amid suggestions passengers could have to change trains on some services between Wales and England. Responsibility for the Wales and Border network will be devolved in 2017. A Department of Transport spokesman said no decisions would be made without considering local views. Services from Aberystwyth to Birmingham and Milford Haven to Manchester via Cardiff, are among routes which could be affected.

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Concerns direct cross-border rail services could be under threat due to devolution are dismissed by Wales' transport minister.