Liberal Democrat MPs have celebrated news that after their significant lobbying, Great Western Railway trains travelling from the South West to London Paddington will no longer stop at Old Oak Common unless there is “good reason to do so.” This follows news that GWR will be adding an additional 26 trains to their fleet.
In a joint statement Liberal Democrat MPs from across the South West said:
“This is a huge victory families and commuters living across our region.
“We already face significant levels of disruption on the railway network, adding an additional stop at Old Oak Common that benefits no one would only have compounded these issues.
“It is right that this decision has been reversed and trains will now only stop with good reason.
“There is still work that needs to be done to ensure smooth journeys for people travelling from the South West, whether they are taking a short trip within the region, or all the way to London. It’s frankly unacceptable.
“However, this announcement is a step towards improved services that we Liberal Democrats are determined to deliver.”
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