Lib Dems tell Network Rail to be better listeners
A number of London Liberal Democrats urged senior Network Rail executives for improved liaison with politicians on rail plans at a special Investing in London’s Railways seminar on Thursday.
Susan Kramer MP and Richmond councilors highlighted the need for Network Rail to engage with them on strategic policies for public transport systems in SW London.
Network Rail gave an informative presentation on how the Thameslink project would be rolled out in the next few years with a new Blackfriars rail station straddling the Thames and a rebuilt London Bridge Station beneath the Shard of Glass.
All agreed that pressure by MPs and Assembly members for funding for the New Cross-Peckham-Clapham Junction rail link (part of the East London Line extensions) would be the key political priority in the coming weeks.
Geoff Pope said ‘We welcome Network Rails plans for upgrading London’s railways but they need to up their game in involving and listening to politicians and local people.
The impressive plans for Thameslink and the London Overground look set to make step change improvements before the Olympics. Lets hope they don’t suffer delays or cost overruns.”
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