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7 June 2005

Chase MP Calls For Attention to Chase Line in Regional Rail Strategy

Tony Wright MP has responded to a consultation on services across the West Midlands by the Strategic Rail Authority, highlighting the need to upgrade and improve the Chase Line.

The MP, who has been campaigning for a number of years on improvements to the Chase Line rail service, has called for the Strategic Rail Authority to make “a real commitment to an efficient network of suburban rail services in the West Midlands, including south Staffordshire where this is “particularly crucial…where demand and population growth make an efficient rail service to the conurbation indispensable”.

Tony Wright said:

“The Chase Line is vital for this area but at present the levels of service are simply unacceptable.

I wanted to make sure that this local line moves up the national agenda and to highlight its current successes, and failings.”

13 June 2005

Headstone Testing: MP Seeks Answers From Council

Tony Wright MP has been flooded with calls, letters and emails from constituents who are angry and distressed about Cannock Chase Council’s headstone testing in Cannock cemetery.

He is asking the Chief Executive of the Council to reply in detail to the concerns raised with him.

Tony Wright said:

“This is an extremely sensitive issue and I want to assure local people that I am pursuing this matter on their behalf.”