Nick Clegg, Liberal Democrat Party Leader, has backed the campaign to reopen Corsham railway station.
The declaration of support came as the party launched a set of radical new transport policies which include significant improvements to local railway infrastructure.
The campaign to reopen Corsham railway station has been an ongoing battle for local residents, supported by local Lib Dems, since the station closed in 1965.
Commenting, Liberal Democrat leader, Nick Clegg said:
“These proposals offer a radical alternative vision for transport in the 21st Century, compared with the tired short-sightedness of both Labour and the Tories.”
Prospective Liberal Democrat MP, Duncan Hames added:
“I am delighted to have won the support of my Lib Dem colleagues in Parliament for the Corsham Station Campaign.
“Corsham is a growing town, and plans for more jobs at Basil Hill and Spring Park further support the case for rail services here.
“I believe that re-opening Corsham Station would also reduce traffic jams on the A4 into Chippenham and Bath, and overcrowding of the station car parks in Chippenham.”
Nick,
many thanks for your support for the campaign and for posting this press release on your web-site. I’m pleased to say the new campaign website has generated interest from some new supporters so we’re looking forward to pushing ahead with renewed vigour. You’ll find the site has an RSS feed so you can keep abreast of the latest news easily. If you’re able to visit the forum sometime too we’ll be glad to see you there.
Cheers,
Jim
Comment by Jim Avery — 14 June, 2008 @ 6:45 pm
Duncan,
errm, what was I thinking – by all means pass my thanks to Nick Clegg too, but of course it’s you I’m thanking!
Cheers,
Jim
Comment by Jim Avery — 14 June, 2008 @ 7:05 pm