CROSS COUNTRY RAIL SERVICES TO MERSEYSIDE

Early day motion 1891, tabled 11 July 2007 by George Howarth (Labour). Signed by 22 members.

That this House notes that the new Cross Country franchise due to commence later in 2007 will not increase provision of direct long-distance services to Merseyside as planned; further notes the importance of connecting Liverpool with the rest of the national long-distance network especially as Liverpool will be the European Capital of Culture in 2008; and calls for a reshaping of timetables to improve connectivity with services from national networks and to ensure increased provision of services between Liverpool and Birmingham.

Signatures by party: Labour 17, Conservative 2, DUP 2, Liberal Democrat 1.