UK rail bosses make further calls to deliver promised Ely upgrades

Image: Wikimedia Commons. John Sutton.

It’s time to make good on commitments to Ely and the East of England. Rail bosses in the region want commitments to improvements. They are emphasising the need for the UK government to stick to the pledges made more than six months ago. Freight and passenger services are being hampered, say the management at a major passenger operator in the area.

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UK rail bosses make further calls to deliver promised Ely upgrades | RailFreight.com

UK rail bosses make further calls to deliver promised Ely upgrades

Image: Wikimedia Commons. John Sutton.

It’s time to make good on commitments to Ely and the East of England. Rail bosses in the region want commitments to improvements. They are emphasising the need for the UK government to stick to the pledges made more than six months ago. Freight and passenger services are being hampered, say the management at a major passenger operator in the area.

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