Issue - meetings

To consider the attached report.

The Committee considered a report which set out the proposed responses to the following three consultations which were being carried out by Northern (“NT”, operated by Arriva Rail North) and Trans-Pennine Express (“TP”, operated by First Group):

·         NT, regarding their proposed timetable changes in May 2018;

·         A second NT consultation regarding possible future train journey-time improvements; and

·         TP, also regarding their proposed timetable changes in May 2018.

The Committee endorsed the submission of formal responses, the drafts of which had been circulated to members on 26 June 2017.  Officers were thanked for the thoroughness of their work on the draft responses.

Resolved:

(i)                 That approval be given to formally submit responses to the consultations launched by TP and NT, as per the draft responses sent out to members on 26 June 2017.

(ii)               That WYCA officers continue to work with the two train operating companies and Rail North to pursue positive outcomes for the Leeds City Region from the May 2018 timetables.