John Osmond reports on a conference convinced that upgrading our railways is vital for Wales’ economic future

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John Osmond reports on a conference convinced that upgrading our railways is vital for Wales’ economic future
Hywel Francis says the Yes campaign should focus on bread and butter issues rather than constitutional arguments
John Osmond listens to a self-confessed political anorak’s guide to the outcome and impact of the 3 March vote
John Cox says AV for Westminster elections would have devastating consequences in Wales
John Osmond says that in going for the man rather than the ball the Carmarthen West MP risks falling over
Anthony Barnett says the shape of the debate about the future direction of the Labour Party is emerging.
Elisabeth Roth and Liz Phipps describe how a pot of paint can improve safety on Welsh roads
Stuart Cole welcomes this week’s launch by the IWA and Cardiff Business Partnership of their report calling for light rail links between Cardiff, Newport and the Valleys
Leighton Andrews AM, Minister for Children, Education and Lifelong Learning, Reardon Smith Theatre, Cardiff, 2 February 2011