Decision details

Rail Matters

Decision Maker: Transport Committee

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Decision:

Resolved:

 

(i)              That the Committee report be noted.

 

(ii)              That the continued need for the Combined Authority to champion investment to unlock rail network capacity to operate longer and more frequent trains throughout West Yorkshire through ongoing engagement with DfT, Network Rail, TfN and rail operators be endorsed.

 

(iii)            That the Committee agreed the need to make a strong and compelling case to DfT alongside the rail industry to fund as a matter of urgency interventions being identified to allow longer trains to operate into and out of Leeds to and from Castleford / Wakefield / Barnsley via Woodlesford that currently rely on Platform 17.

 

(iv)           That the Committee the ongoing membership of the Consortium of East Coast Mainline Authorities for the 2020/21 financial year, with a financial contribution of up to £10,000 be agreed.

 

(v)              That the Committee agreed to ongoing transport policy and communication officer time to support the work of ECMA. 

 

 

Publication date: 14/01/2020

Date of decision: 10/01/2020

Decided at meeting: 10/01/2020 - Transport Committee

Effective from: 22/01/2020

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