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Great Western Railway Routes

Proceeding contribution from Scott Mann (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Monday, 8 February 2016. It occurred during Backbench debate on Great Western Railway Routes.

I will, of course, have a look at those reports. The hon. Gentleman spoke eloquently about his valleys and the branch lines within his valleys, so I look forward to reading those reports.

In conclusion, the Great Western railway is a valuable asset to the south-west and it could be improved. Without it, the region would crumble, which is why we must make it better, faster and more resilient. Today, many of my colleagues will have been affected by the severe weather in the south-west. In fact, we have heard that four fallen trees have affected the railway service in Bodmin and around the south-west. It is quite fitting that those trains have been delayed on the same day as this debate. I am confident that the GWR franchise will continue to serve our region well, linking it to the capital, and that the Peninsula Rail Task Force and the south-west MPs will all work together for our corner of Britain and make it a better place to live, work and play.

8.54 pm

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
605 c1393 
Session
2015-16
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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