Lincoln MP, Karl McCartney, has today given his full support to transport body, Midlands Connect, in submitting a business case to the Government to improve train journey times between Lincoln and Nottingham.
Their report called 'All change: The Castle Line', details proposals to make train travel more attractive, reduce car dependence and benefit the local economies.
Currently, just 10 per cent of journeys between Nottingham and Lincoln are taken by rail, but if these plans get the go-ahead, trains will increase from predominantly 50mph to 75mph throughout the route.
The plans have been developed with the support of Nottinghamshire County Council, Nottingham City Council, Lincolnshire County Council and the Local Enterprise Partnerships.
Karl McCartney MP, who always Puts Lincoln First, said: “I fully support and endorse these plans to improve train travel times between Lincoln and Nottingham which will benefit everyone in Lincoln and the surrounding area. This includes our businesses, commuters, tourists and students. I will do all I can to make this happen, as I have done successfully for so many transport projects in Lincoln for well over a decade now.”
CEO of Midlands Connect, Maria Machancoses, said: “This is an important connection between two major urban areas, and our plans for investment represent the first step in encouraging more passengers to use the trains.
“We recognise the need to make train travel more attractive and help people transition to sustainable transport.
“Our purpose is to create a fairer, greener and stronger Midlands. Faster connections between our towns and cities will bring a boost to the area for all the residents, businesses and visitors.“
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