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SW Rail Improvements Could Impact Economy

There are calls for the south-west's main railway line to be electrified from Bristol to Penzance.

The Peninsula Rail Task Force says this would speed up journey times to and from London and bring about a significant boost to the region's economy.

The task force has produced a report on recommended rail improvements, at the request of the Government and Network Rail.

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