Wednesday 27 Aug 2008
RAIL IMPROVEMENT PLANS FOR READING EXHIBITED
- Region & Route:
- | Wales & Western: Wales & Borders
- | Southern: Wessex
- | Wales & Western
- | Southern
On 10 – 15 September 2008, the public are invited to join Network Rail at a series of exhibitions, where proposed work to develop railway network at Reading will be presented. The event will offer everyone an opportunity to find out more about the £400m scheme and be updated on its latest developments.
The series will kick-start at Waterhouse Chamber, Reading Town Hall on 10 September, at 10am – 6pm, and subsequently:
* Thursday, 10.00 - 20.00 - Waterhouse Chamber, Reading Town Hall
* Friday, 10.00 - 18.00 - Council Chamber, Civic Centre
* Saturday, 10.00 - 18.00 - Council Chamber, Civic Centre
* Sunday, 11.00 - 16.00 - Upper Mall, The Oracle
* Monday, 17.00 - 19.00 - Reading Station
From Paddington to Bristol, Cornwall and Wales, from the south coast to Birmingham, the north and Scotland - all these lines cross each other at Reading. The area has therefore become a bottleneck and is beginning to cause delays and prevent extra trains to run.
A joint effort by Network Rail, Department for Transport and Reading Borough Council, the scheme sets to bring more trains, faster journeys and a better station for passengers through this scheme, while addressing a key performance pinch-point on the Great Western Mainline.
The scheme is also instrumental in boosting the economy of Reading by providing a reliable and effective transport hub that will drive jobs and businesses to the area.
MEDIA INVITE
The exhibition is also opened exclusively for journalists at 9am – 10am on 10 September, please get in touch with Mavis Choong on 01793 515 267 or mavis.choong@networkrail.co.uk to RSVP and/or request for interview with spokespeople/organise photocalls.
Contact information
Passengers / community members
Network Rail national helpline
03457 11 41 41
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Please visit National Rail Enquiries
Journalists
Network Rail press office -Western route
MediaRelationsWestern@networkrail.co.uk
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