Michael Speaks Up On Continued Rail Investment.

Michael Connarty MP has added his support to a Parliamentary motion which aims to protect vital investment in our railways.

Michael Connarty MP has signed up to a Parliamentary motion calling on the new coalition Government to protect investment in our railways amidst the many proposed cuts outlined by the Chancellor.

Michael points out that each year 1 billion of the 1.3 billion passenger journeys made by rail are by people commuting to work or travelling for business purposes and with projections that in around 25 years time 80% more people and 70% more freight will use our railways present levels of funding must not fall victim to proposed Government cuts.

Michael Connarty said "People in Linlithgow and East Falkirk rely on rail.It gets them to and from work and allows leisure journeys too.Even those who are not regular passengers reap the benefit of less road congestion and the vital role rail freight plays in transporting everyday goods and fuelling the economy.We all know there are tough spending decisions to be made in the coming weeks and months but it is vital that the Government does not make cuts to rail investment that could damage the local and national economy by not enabling future growth.This is why I am pleased to have been able to add my name to this Parliamentary motion".

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