Norfolk Chamber has joined politicians and business leaders in reiterating the call for improved journey times between Norwich and London. A joint letter was sent to the Patrick McLoughlin, Secretary of State for Transport reminding him of the delivery promises made by the Chancellor and the Prime Minister ahead of last year’s election.
The main signatures on the letter were Chloe Smith MP and Mark Pendlington, who head up the Great Eastern Mainline Taskforce. Both Norfolk Chamber and Suffolk Chamber were party to the letter and key Norfolk Chamber members who also signed the letter were Bernard Matthews, Aviva, Howes Percival and Anglia Farmers.
Commenting on the much needed rail improvements, Jonathan Cage, President of the Norfolk Chamber said:
“Our region has suffered for far too long with the adverse effect of an inadequate rail service and our priority is to make sure that passengers begin to see the improvements they need, as soon as possible. Norfolk Chamber wants to see the delivery of a comprehensive package of infrastructure improvements by Network Rail; improved rolling stock from the new rail franchisee; and overall journey time improvements, which would see Norwich to London in 90 minutes.”
