NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE REPORT LETTING RAIL FRANCHISES 2005-2007

Early day motion 2246, tabled 15 October 2008 by Adrian Sanders (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 36 members.

That this House welcomes the National Audit Office report Letting Rail Franchises 2005-2007; but notes with concern that the problems of overcrowding and increasing peak fares are likely to be exacerbated in the future through higher passenger demand; calls on the Government to increase its commitment of 1,300 new carriages for the rail network to ensure that demand for rolling stock is met across the UK; further calls on the Government to improve its commitment to public transport by seriously considering re-opening dormant lines and stations; and further calls on the Government to ensure that regulated fares do not increase at a rate above the Retail Prices Index.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 23, Labour 13.