FITTING OUT OF St. PANCRAS STATION

Motion Text

That this House regrets the continuing uncertainty and delay over the Government's decision fully to fit out the new St. Pancras International station to enable passengers to transfer between international, national and underground lines; recalls the promise made to users of Thameslink that a new modern station would be the return for the disruption to services experienced for eight months until May 2005; is concerned that the anticipated completion date of 2007 is now in considerable doubt; supports the bid by Network Rail for the investment to fit out the station; and urges the Government to make quickly the decision to invest for the benefit of the millions who will use the lines every year and for the international reputation of British rail services.