Green Party Manifesto 2015 A Vision for Blyth Valley
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Transport:<br />
Re-open <strong>Blyth</strong> Railway line, expand Sunday bus/rail timetables & renovate<br />
bus-stops<br />
We believe strong transport networks will re-invigorate <strong>Blyth</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> with subsequent<br />
inward investment supporting local businesses, creating further employment in the<br />
area<br />
Re-commissioning the <strong>Blyth</strong>-Newcastle freight line <strong>for</strong> passengers will improve<br />
access to jobs at Cobalt and Silverlink business parks and connect the national rail<br />
network at York, Leeds, Birmingham and London, to <strong>Blyth</strong>.<br />
<strong>Green</strong> <strong>Party</strong> policy does not support highway expansion but the North East should<br />
have had greater road investment 30 years ago!<br />
We will:<br />
· Campaign with SENRUG and RailFuture.org.uk <strong>for</strong> the re-introduction of<br />
heavy rail passenger services from Northumberland Park, Seghill, Seaton<br />
Delaval, Newsham and Bebside, with additional extensions to Bedlington,<br />
Ashington and Woodhorn.<br />
· Expand Sunday bus timetables and renovate local bus stops, ensuring up-todate<br />
timetables and solar lighting panels.<br />
· Support the duelling of the A1 to Scotland and will work to have the <strong>Green</strong><br />
<strong>Party</strong> commit and find the funds <strong>for</strong> the expansion!<br />
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