WALSALL TO WOLVERHAMPTON RAIL SERVICE

Early day motion 2300, tabled 21 October 2008 by Ken Purchase (Labour). Signed by 20 members.

That this House notes with extreme concern the planned withdrawal of the Walsall to Wolverhampton passenger rail service from December 2008; further notes the service provides an important direct link for the people of Walsall and Wolverhampton, together with access to connecting rail services; is dismayed that the proposed withdrawal will take place despite the fact that use of the service has significantly increased and believes that London Midland are putting profit before people; further believes that the proposed cut clearly goes against the Government's policy of seeking to expand rail capacity and reduce carbon emissions from the transport sector; and calls on the Government to intervene to ensure that this service remains in operation.

Signatures by party: Labour 16, Independent 2, Liberal Democrat 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.