BARKING TO GOSPEL OAK RAIL LINE ELECTRIFICATION
Early day motion 1762, tabled 29 June 2009 by Jeremy Corbyn (Labour). Signed by 28 members.
That this House welcomes the commitment of the Prime Minister to electrification of the railways; recognises that electrification of the Barking to Gospel Oak rail line will bring huge benefits to both freight and passenger traffic; and accordingly calls on the Secretary of State for Transport urgently to engage in discussions with Transport for London to ensure that this much-needed improvement happens.
Signatures by party: Labour 20, Liberal Democrat 6, DUP 2.