David gained the views and opinions of the Carnforth Railway Trust members who are perplexed to the reasons why this has not happened as a matter of course.
David said, “Tourism plays a significant role in the local and district economy and it defies belief that Carnforth, having the heritage and status as a major national rail junction linking north, south and the east that this key strategic station has not been re established on the west coast rail line.
“I am led to understand that the mainline train stops in Carnforth for 20 minutes in the morning and the evening, so why can’t it accept and drop off passengers?”
David acknowledged the dedication and hard work of the Carnforth Railway Trust in recreating and maintaining the station. He pledged his total support in making their dream of Carnforth becoming a mainline station a reality, should he become the area’s next Member of Parliament.
David added: “I have written to the Chief Executive of Virgin trains requesting a meeting and a feasibility study into this proposal and I have informed the Shadow Secretary of State for Transport Theresa Villiers MP who is looking into this matter.”
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This news item was originally dated the 7th of September 2007 but was added to our website on the date shown above.
