That's a rather cynical unhelpful and distainful approach to take, but not altogether uncommon from the other side of Offa's Dyke.
Also the Senedd (Senate)or Welsh Government has priorotised an improved transport infrastructure, not only by offering new ideas but those with long term social economic and environmental benefits, which was outlined in 2017-check the WAG One Wales-The Welsh Transport Strategy.
So forgive me for asking what is the per capita spending on transport in the South East? Comparing it to the North East?
Don't forget what's happened with the Borders Railway, which has been an outstanding success, not that I'm saying that this would be, but