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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Denis Murphy (Labour), on Tuesday, 13 December 2005, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 26 members in total.

PASSENGER RAIL SERVICES IN NORTH EAST ENGLAND

That this House is deeply concerned at the threat to passenger rail services in the North East of England despite the enormous growth in rail patronage; requests that the House of Commons Transport Select Committee re-open its inquiry into railways in the North of England; calls upon the Government to prevent any station closures or service reductions until that committee reports; and believes that the Government should promote the expansion of regional railways, an example of which would be the re-introduction of passenger services on the Ashington, Blyth and Tyne line, which would reduce car use substantially and assist in the regeneration of a former mining area.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

PASSENGER RAIL SERVICES IN NORTH EAST ENGLAND (1248A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Lord Beith (primary, Liberal Democrat) and tabled on Monday, 19 December 2005. It has been signed by 2 members in total.
at end add `and the opening of a platform at Belford station to enable passengers to use the Newcastle - Chathill trains which stop there to turn round.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
1248 
1248A1 
Session
2005-06
Other sponsors
Paul Flynn
Rudi Vis
Bob Spink
Gregory Campbell
Iris Robinson
Subjects
Railways North East
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk