Early Day Motion·EDM 351
NORTHERN RAIL SERVICES
16 June 200559 Signatures
Primary sponsor
Graham Stringer
Labour — Blackley and Middleton South
Motion Text
That this House notes that under the terms of the Railways Act 2005 the Government will assume responsibility for the Strategic Rail Authority's review of service and fare levels on the Northern Rail franchise; is concerned at previous press reports that the review could lead to higher fares, replacing off-peak rail services with buses, line closures and job losses; and therefore urges the Government to use its powers under the Railways Bill to oppose any line or station closures, job cuts and substitution of rail services with buses on Northern Rail services.