As Haddenham grows as a so-called 'strategic settlement' under the focus of Bucks Planners, it is good to know that one local MP is thinking about the needs of a growing population.
Freddie van Mierlo, MP for Henley and Thame has urged Louise Haigh, the Secretary of State for Transport to assess the adequacy of train services provided by Chiltern Railways from Haddenham and Thame Parkway.
With many local residents depending on the station for their daily commute, there are growing concerns of overcrowding, delays and insufficient capacity on trains during peak hours.
In a question raised in Parliament, Freddie van Mierlo called for the Government to review whether the current service is meeting the needs of passengers and to consider improvements to ensure a more reliable service for local commuters. Freddie van Mierlo challenged the government today to urgently approve new carriages and trains that would help ease pressure on the service.
Freddie van Mierlo said:
"Many residents in my constituency rely on trains from Haddenham and Thame Parkway for their daily commute, and there are clear concerns about overcrowding and delays, especially during peak times. I urge the Secretary of State for Transport to assess whether the current level of service is adequate".
"I welcome commitments made in parliament by ministers to place my request for urgent improvements under active consideration by the Department for Transport."
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