Network Rail apologises over Great Western electrification…
Network Rail offered “unreserved apologies” last night to residents in north Wiltshire hit by a programme of bridge closures which have led to chaos on many of the area’s roads – after being summoned to meet a government minister over the farce.The £1 billion programme to bring electrification to the West’s mainline railway has meant a programme to replace road bridges over Brunel’s old line – and so far the lengthy work has meant widespread road closures.Yesterday,…