Passengers should have nearly as much choice when choosing which train company to use as when choosing to buy a new toothpaste. That is the view of John Penrose, the MP for Weston-super-Mare, who wants to put an end to “monopolies” on the railways. The Conservative Party politician wants competition on the Great…
Read MoreWeston’s MP John Penrose met senior staff at Great Western Rail, including their Managing Director Mark Hopwood, to discuss the recent problems with delayed and overcrowded train services between Weston, Worle and Bristol. The meeting followed recent figures showing local train services have been getting worse rather than better. John…
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James Brokenshire, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities & Local Government has refused Cribbs Causeway’s expansion plans after John Penrose MP wrote a letter to his department warning it would sap £39million trade from Weston and risked derailing future projects and potential investment. John said: “I am delighted the Government…
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