Mid-Wales alternative.
It was reported on BBC.tv Wales that HGV traffic on road routes from England to the Aberystwyth area has increased to intolerable levels.
I think that most people on these routes have experienced the frustration of sitting behind these 40 ton HGV's for mile after mile with no opportunity to overtake, especially the mountain section.
Now Railtrack in conjunction with the local authorities are to carry out a feasibility study to provide a rail based alternative, i think they are looking at grocery type freight.
Does any one know if the line from Shrewsbury - Welshpool -Newtown to the coast carry any freight at the moment?
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