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MP Calls for Transport Secretary Support on Fen Line Infrastructure Upgrades

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Terry Jermy, a South West Norfolk MP, has called for improvements to the Ely Junction infrastructure to support rail services in Downham Market, Cambridge, and Watlington. The Fen Line Users’ Association highlighted that service failures have been severe, recording 380 cancellations in July and 280 in August alone. Jermy urged Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander to support these necessary infrastructure upgrades.

From lynnnews.co.uk

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The service failures are impacting residents and the local economy, prompting discussions about integrated public transport solutions for rural areas. The core issue revolves around whether current infrastructure limitations are preventing the unlocking of economic growth potential in the region.

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  • Downham MarketMarket town affected by Fen Line service reliability issues.
  • CambridgeCity served by the Fen Line, which connects with Downham Market.
  • Terry JermyPolitician advocating for infrastructure investment and service improvements.
  • Heidi AlexanderTransport Secretary urged to consider infrastructure upgrade requests.
  • WatlingtonVillage experiencing service delays and cancellations on the Fen Line.

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