As the Great Eastern Rail Campaign gathers momentum, New Anglia LEP is writing to over 200 business leaders across Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex asking for their personal support for greater investment in the Norwich to London main line.
More than 650 rail passengers and businesses have already signed up to the campaign at newanglia.co.uk/gerailcampaign and over 60 companies have posted comments on why a quality service is vital to them.
The LEP, the region’s MPs, business and rail leaders are heading a Taskforce calling for a faster, more reliable service. The Taskforce is due to report to Government in November making the strong economic case for investment in the line.
To ensure the case is as robust as possible, business leaders are being asked to provide their personal signatures in support of the campaign. The letters are being sent to all sectors from retail and tourism to manufacturing and financial services.
“We are grateful for the support we have already had for the campaign, but personal endorsements from those who suffer the real economic consequences of a poor train service is compelling and it gives us further solid evidence to take to Government in the Autumn,” said Mark Pendlington, chairman of New Anglia LEP.
The Chambers of Commerce from across the three counties have all endorsed the campaign and have received messages of support from many of their members.
Caroline Williams, CEO of Norfolk Chamber of Commerce said: “Results have shown that a strong business voice helps strengthen the case for investment to Government. The Norfolk Chamber and its partners have been lobbying for key rail improvements, but it is also important for individual businesses to be seen and heard. We would encourage business leaders to participate fully in this campaign as it make good businesses sense.”
To view the Norfolk Chamber’s campaign message click here
