It is good to see that upgrading the signalling system on the Great Western main line, which was necessary for the electrification scheme since aborted, is going ahead. The latest information I have is that the work is on budget and on time. This is in contrast to the erection of gantries in England, using untried technology, which gave Transport minister Chris Grayling the excuse to abort the extension of electrification beyond Cardiff.
There is a price to pay locally as crews need occupation of the track and ready access to it. There are several roads in Skewen which butt on to the track. However, the project manager - for good logistical reasons, no doubt - chose to close a very useful footpath under the railway.
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