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Topic: Brighton Rail Line Views Sought (Read 2662 times)
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Lee
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Passengers using trains between London and the Sussex coast are being asked how they want timetables to run after the Gatwick Express is axed (link below.) http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/5391884.stmRail and aviation companies have been consulted and a number of possible timetables drawn up. Transport Secretary Douglas Alexander said the aim was to ease overcrowding on the Brighton Main Line. |
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Lee
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Double-decker trains could be introduced on the Brighton to London line under plans being considered by the government to ease overcrowding (link below.) http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/southern_counties/6060338.stmHowever , a DfT spokesman said: "Given the likely changes required to the rail network , implementation (of double-decker trains) could be difficult and costly." He added there was limited scope for building new rail lines in London. A related PWQ has also been asked : Gregory Barker (Bexhill & Battle): To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make a statement on the future of services to London Victoria from Brighton station. |
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« Last Edit: October 18, 2006, 11:51:45 AM by Lee »
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Graham Ellis
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I travelled on the very last run of the double decker trains that ran experimentally for a number of years from Charing Cross to Dartford in Kent (units 4001 and 4002) - must have been 30 years ago or so. That's as near as I've ever got to being on a final service - I don't mind the final run of a train or train type as they wear out / need to be replaced but I would be REALLY pissed to have the opportunity to go on the last train to call at a station, or (worse) serve a line.
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Lee
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Gregory Barker (Bexhill & Battle): To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make a statement on the future of services to London Victoria from Brighton station. Gregory Barker: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on the future of services to London Victoria from Brighton station. Mr. Tom Harris: No significant changes to rail services from Brighton to London Victoria are foreseen. |
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