Thank you very much, Madam Deputy Speaker. I start by laying out the economic and environmental case for incentivising and supporting rail travel. The dramatic impact of the pandemic on passenger numbers has led to emergency and temporary timetables being implemented for over 18 months. However, South Western Railway (SWR) is now proposing permanent service reductions by up to 50% at some stations. This decision is not only flawed in timing but also in rationale as it relies heavily on increased punctuality during the pandemic period when fewer services mean more punctual services naturally. The consultation was run over the summer holiday period and excluded commuters, who have not had a chance to voice their concerns before decisions were made. SWR has promised improvements in punctuality without needing service reductions previously but is now proposing drastic cuts. These cuts will impact busy suburban stations with no tube alternatives and result in unacceptable direct service reductions for residents of St Margarets and Whitton by half during off-peak hours, leading to overcrowding concerns at peak times. The local economy cannot afford these cuts, as well as the environmental impacts of pushing people into their cars.