Lib Dem Cabinet Councillor Dennis Brown, who is in charge of the council's transport department, said he supported the Severn Beach line and talks would be held on running half-hourly trains during busy times. He added: "We don't pay the subsidy anymore because First Great Western picks up the bill."

Voters Views:

Cllr. Dennis Brown states that the money that formerly went to the Severn Beach line would be used for community bus services. Does this mean there will be more incarnations of the UsBus running round; barely used by anyone and with the main purpose of shifting air molecules round inner city Bristol. I'd much sooner have a decent, more frequent train service running on the Severn Beach line and all local services instead.
Steve Woods, Easton

Yet another example of Lib-dem hypocrisy when it comes to Green issues. Their transport policy says "Britain's railways are essential to any realistic plans to reduce congestion and the impact of vehicle emissions on climate change." "A modern railway with improved capacity and service is vital if we are to provide the public with the incentive to move out of their cars and on to the railways." Except, of course, if it's in Bristol, where they're about to scrap the subsidy that could have made it happen!
Pete, Stockwood