MPs join forces in plea for direct rail service to London from Cleethorpes and Grimsby
THE MPs for Cleethorpes and Grimsby have joined forces to demand that a direct railway service from London forms part of the new East Coast franchise.
Cleethorpes MP Martin Vickers and Great Grimsby MP Austin Mitchell have written to Transport Minister Simon Burns, who is currently overseeing a consultation on the franchise due to begin in December 2013.
They argue that as one of the franchise’s key objectives is supporting economic growth, then it ought to include a direct through-passenger service between Cleethorpes, Grimsby Town and London King’s Cross.
The MPs wrote: “The Government has indicated its support for the economic growth potential in northern Lincolnshire and these aims and objectives clearly support that. An additional boost could be provided by a through train service.”
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The pair point out that the Grimsby and Immingham dock complex is the largest in the UK with 25 per cent of rail freight tonnage moved by rail starting or ending there.
They propose that Immingham could be served by a stop at Habrough and other parts of the area by Barnetby station, which also serves Humberside International Airport. A new station with fast connections to London could eventually form part of Government plans for regional airport expansion.
Prior to electrification of the East Coast Main Line there were four daily trains between Grimsby/Cleethorpes and King’s Cross.
Comments
by Beagleyes
Saturday, September 15 2012, 6:53PM
“Just out of intrest how much quicker will the direct service actully be?
Having travelled to London frequently in the last two years must say if you plan your journeys properly ( and to get the cheapest ticket) journey times don't seem that bad coming thru Newark or Doncaster or the other way round
My only gripe about the service is how expensive it can be if you have to travel at last minute”
by grimoldie
Friday, September 14 2012, 10:29PM
“Could somebody please tell me what happened to the Lincoln to London main line I thought it was already started upon before the Olympics.”
by MalcomsMate
Friday, September 14 2012, 8:11PM
“If the Cleethorpes Miniature Railway is to be at the hub of this, how are average-sized people going to fare?
We should be told.
Almost-Arthur, Ming-Mong”
by beowulfonline
Friday, September 14 2012, 10:51AM
“Why just direct trains to London? Why not to Birmingham and the far South West? After all it is supposed to be a national rail network. The world doesn't revolve around London.”