ELECTRIFICATION OF THE LAKES LINE IN CUMBRIA

Early day motion 1176, tabled 13 March 2013 by Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 7 members.

That this House notes plans to electrify routes around Manchester and create a hub ensuring an hourly service from that city to Preston, Carlisle and Scotland; raises concerns that these plans will put the Lakes Line from Oxenholme to Windermere under threat unless it is electrified too; highlights that the Lakes Line plays a vital role supporting tourism in the Lake District which contributes £2 billion of expenditure annually to the local economy in Cumbria; recognises that Network Rail described the process of electrifying the line as a straightforward job; and calls on the Government to invest in electrifying the Lakes Line for the benefit of residents and the millions of visitors to the Lake District every year.

Signatures by party: Labour 4, Liberal Democrat 2, Respect 1.