A SOUTH Lakes MP is calling for a debate in Westminster over the future of the Furness railway line.
Tim Farron has ‘backed’ a study conducted into the Furness Line which suggests an increase in the number and frequency of trains on the line would justify it being electrified by around 2030 - and believes the issue should go before government ministers.
“This is a massive issue for residents in the Kent Estuary and Cartmel Peninsula and I am committed to do all I can to improve service on the line now, and to work with other MPs to electrify the line in the medium term,” said Mr Farron.
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“We have worked hard to campaign to electrify the Lakes Line, something that is looking very positive, but the Furness Line must not be left behind.”
The line runs between Carnforth and Barrow, calling at Silverdale, Arnside, Grange, Kents Bank, Cark, Ulverston and Dalton.
Mr Farron said that, thanks to the hard work and campaigning of the community and councillors like Colin Jones and the late councillor Jo Stephenson, the Lakes Line between Oxenholme and Windermere is scheduled to be electrified in 2016.
“I hope that the Speaker will grant this debate, and by working together MPs of all sides can make the case for investment on the Furness Line,” he added.
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