Reeves urged to ‘rethink’ Restoring Your Railway Fund decision
Responding to the Chancellor’s decision to cancel the Restoring Your Railway Fund, Ben Curtis from Campaign for Better Transport, said:
“This is a hugely disappointing decision. Rail is one of the greenest forms of transport and crucial to the economy. Growing the rail network is vital to economic growth and reducing carbon emissions. The Restoring Your Railways Fund was key to getting much-needed lines and stations reopened, like the reopened Okehampton Station which has transformed journeys on the Dartmoor Line, creating an additional 550,000 journeys in just the first two years of operation. We urge the Government to reconsider.”
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Notes to Editors
- Campaign for Better Transport operates in England and Wales. Campaign for Better Transport’s vision is for all communities to have access to high quality, sustainable transport that meets their needs, improves quality of life and protects the environment. Campaign for Better Transport Charitable Trust is a registered charity (1101929).
