Wednesday, March 08, 2006

Government considers Blaydon Station closure

BLAYDON railway station could be axed under plans being considered by the Labour government.

Proposals to axe half the stations on the Tyne Valley line are being examined. Local Lib Dems have reacted strongly against the proposals. They recently fought a successful campaign to increase the number of trains stopping at both Blaydon and Dunston stations.

"These plans are madness," said local Lib Dem campaigner Andrew Graham. "The only result will be more traffic, more congestion and more frustration."

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