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easitNETWORK rail discount scheme

EDM (Early Day Motion) 177: tabled on 12 February 2020

Tabled in the 2019-21 session.

This motion has been signed by 4 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House is concerned about the decision of Great Western Railway to end its involvement in the easitNETWORK rail discount scheme; notes that the scheme has made rail travel affordable for many passengers and delivered a modal shift of passengers from road to rail; believes that the decision made by Great Western Railway will lead to passengers switching back to car travel, leading to increased congestion, poorer air quality and higher carbon emissions; urges the company to change its mind about this matter; and calls on the Government to do all it can to encourage Great Western Railway to continue to participate in the easitNETWORK scheme.