West Cornwall MP, Andrew George, has launched a petition in support of the campaign to persuade the Government to protect a base line of at least 9 through services from Penzance to London when the next 15 year rail franchise is let later this autumn.
Invitations to tender for the Great Western franchise were published recently and included an option to cut through services from Penzance to just 6 per day.
Mr George’s petition will be presented to Rail Minister, Rt. Hon Theresa Villiers MP, in October at the same time as companies tendering for the franchise submit their bids.
Mr George said, “We have already sent a strong message to the Minister. Any cut in through services would be bad for business, bad for the tourist industry and for the thousands of commuters who depend on this vital lifeline service.
“It is important that companies tendering for the service and Government Ministers are made fully aware just how strongly we feel about the future of our intercity services. I therefore call upon local people and visitors to sign up to this petition.”
Please sign the petition here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/R23QKM7
(Ahhh...the Deltics...remember the Deltics....)
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