BBC RADIO 4

Today Weekdays 6-9am and Saturdays 7-9am

Page last updated at 07:53 GMT, Thursday, 25 November 2010

Current railway system 'not sensible'

Advertisement

The government has cut subsidies on rail fares in order to pay for investment to the railway infrastructure.

Transport Secretary Philip Hammond outlines the government's plans to invest around £8bn to improve to the rail network and relieve congestion for commuters.


Get in touch with Today via email , Twitter or Facebook or text us on 84844.

Americas Africa Europe Middle East South Asia Asia Pacific