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Network Rail’s South East Route Strategic Plan for 2019-2024.

  I am concerned for the reliability of local rail services in the years ahead, given what Network Rail is saying in its latest strategy. https://cdn.networkrail.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/South-East-Route-Strategic-Plan.pdf As the body responsible for railway tracks, bridges, junctions and signalling, Network Rail is … Continue reading

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Summer Southeastern Closures

As you may know, this summer between 26 August and 2 September, there will be no Southeastern trains to or from Charing Cross, Waterloo East and London Bridge due to continued works as part of the Thameslink Programme. These works … Continue reading

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Teresa Slams Flawed Rail Franchise Consultation

Teresa has today slammed the flawed Department for Transport consultation on the future of the South East Rail Franchise. The public consultation document – ‘Shaping the Future – March 2017’ sets out the existing service, the challenges facing the South … Continue reading

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Teresa responds to the Transport Secretary’s announcement that TfL will not take over Southeastern services from 2018

Teresa has today criticised the Government’s announcement that Transport for London will not take over Southeastern services from 2018. Speaking about the announcement, Teresa said: “I am bitterly disappointed by this announcement, which is a slap in the face to … Continue reading

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Teresa warns of Christmas transport disruption

  Teresa today warned constituents of forthcoming station closures for people travelling to London by rail over the Christmas period. Thameslink improvement works will be undertaken by Network Rail from the evening of 24 December 2015 until 4 January 2016, … Continue reading

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