"As this announcement was put out the day after Parliament went into recess I will have to write to the Transport Secretary to ask some detailed questions. We need clarification on the timetable for completion of the work to Bristol Temple Meads. The announcement concentrates on improvements from London to Swindon by 2016. Also, for the greatest environmental benefit the power should be sourced from renewable energy. This is a great opportunity for a joined up energy and transport policy."