PARLIAMENTARY EARLY DAY MOTION
RECONFIGURATION OF THE GATWICK EXPRESS (9 February 2005)

That this House expresses its deep concern at the proposals put forward by the Strategic Rail Authority to reconfigure the Gatwick Express into a stopping service; understands that the decision is being taken in order to increase rail capacity between London and the South Coast, but believes this will have a detrimental effect on both the air passengers at Gatwick Airport and the rail passengers along this route; notes that the rail needs of air passengers are significantly different from those of commuters; believes that introducing a stopping service will increase journey times significantly and increase the number of travellers on an already overcrowded line; further believes that the Gatwick Express is a fantastic service that offers the travelling passenger a journey that is convenient, efficient and reliable; and calls upon the Strategic Rail Authority to abandon its plans to abolish the service in its current format.

Sponsored by:
Mr Brian H. Donohoe (Labour)