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Reopening of Leamside rail line
P002650 - 03 March 2021
Presentations: 1
Presenters: 1
At a Glance
This petition concerning reopening of leamside rail line was presented to Parliament once by 1 MP.
Issue Summary
The petition calls for the reopening of the Leamside rail line in Washington, arguing it will provide economic and connectivity benefits and infrastructure improvements.
Action Requested
The House of Commons is urged to ensure that the forthcoming Integrated Rail Plan includes the re-opening of the Leamside Line and the reintroduction of rail services to Washington. Additionally, the petition requests recognition of a Restoring Your Railways bid supporting this initiative and calls on the Secretary of State for Transport to consider the proposal.
Key Facts
- The petition has been signed by 1,800 people over three weeks; it aims to bring economic and connectivity benefits for the North East.
Presentation Timeline
MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.
Presented
03 March 2021
Sharon Hodgson
Lab
Washington and Sunderland West
I am pleased to be able to present this petition on behalf of my constituents who support the reopening of the Leamside rail line, which runs through my constituency. This petition is along the same lines as another petition that has been signed by 1,800 people over three weeks.
The petition states:
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