Leader supports rail line petition
I can categorically state that SunderlandCityCouncilwants to see more investment in all our city’s transport links.”
“This council is working closely with its transport partners across the region to bring more rail investment.
"Our communities have benefited from Metro extensions – socially and economically – and an expanded rail and Metro network can bring many more benefits.
“Metro extensions and opening Leamside are very much part of the bigger Regional Transport Plan."
Reopening the Leamside line in full, including the short spur to South Hylton, would allow Washington to be linked backintoboththenationaland local rail networks.
“In addition, it offers Sunderland the potential of faster links to London, Leeds and Manchester via connections with the East Coast Main Line at Tursdale,” said Cllr Miller.
“Government spending per head on public transport in Sunderland and across the North East is about a third of what it is London, if we get this spending changed and increased investment there are many opportunities to transformourcity’stransportlinks.
“I shall be signing the petition and would urge everyone else to do so.”
To sign the petition, visit https://sharonhodgson.laboursites.org/reopen_rail_ petition/