Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy has said he is “committed” to upgrading the Londonderry to Belfast rail line and has no plans to allow the service to close.

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Kennedy supports railway upgrade

The government is to begin consulting the public on the proposed £17bn high-speed rail line from London to Birmingham.

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Views sought on high-speed rail

Hundreds of campaigners opposed to the high-speed rail line (HS2) stage a national convention ahead of government consultation.

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High-speed rail opposition meets

Clickable map showing the proposed HS2 rail line route

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Planned route

The UK government is accused of “leaving Wales behind” after its decision to stall plans to electrify the rail line between London and Swansea.

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Rail electrification plans stall