Rail service standards must be maintained

Nottinghamshire's business leaders are anxious that standards of service are maintained on the East Coast Main Line following the announcement that the Government is to take over its running.

The Transport Secretary, Lord Adonis, has said that a publicly-owned company will take over the East Coast line when National Express ceases to operate the franchise, probably later this year.

Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber says that services on the line are currently considered quite good and that any change of management must protect users.

Chamber president Phil Stanyer said: "We have noted Lord Adonis's reassurances on the matter and we will be monitoring the situation closely. This line is a vital link for business in Nottinghamshire and we certainly do not want to see any cuts in the frequency of trains or deterioration in the quality."

The Transport Secretary has promised there will be no interruption of services and that operational staff and assets will be transferred transfer to the new East Coast Main Line company.


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