Station closure concerns raised

Station closure concerns raised

A LEADING Liberal Democrat in Blaydon constituency has raised concerns about the possible closure of Dunston and Blaydon railway stations with Network Rail, the company that owns the track and stations.

Dr Jonathan Wallace, along with the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Transport Team, met with Richard Eccles, Head of Route Planning for Network Rail, in Parliament on Thursday 2nd February.

“We discussed a number of issues about the rail system,” said Dr Wallace, who is a councillor in Whickham, in Blaydon constituency. “But I used the opportunity to explain my concerns about the possible closure of the two stations and others on the Tyne Valley line.

“Closure of the stations is being considered as an option. Liberal Democrats believe such a closure would be a move in the wrong direction.

“I am hoping to have further discussions in the near future.”