That this House is gravely concerned that thousands of rail workers continue to be made redundant; believes that the rail industry is haemorrhaging important skilled engineering jobs which will not be replaced; notes with dismay that the 300 rail renewals jobs lost at Babcock Rail is over and above the 1,500 rail maintenance job cuts already announced by Network Rail; further notes that the 69 jobs in train fleet maintenance lost at Bombardier Crewe represents the third wave of redundancies there in a year, with the company continuing to cite the unpredictable nature of the rail market; supports the RMT union's call for a Government-backed, industry-wide strategy to enhance the role of railways in battling climate change, retaining skilled green jobs and reducing the economic impact of the recession; and urges the Government to intervene to safeguard skilled engineering jobs, the loss of which will hinder capacity for future major rail projects including the construction of high speed lines and the maintenance of high speed trains.

That this House is gravely concerned that thousands of rail workers continue to be made redundant; believes that the rail industry is haemorrhaging important skilled engineering jobs which will not be replaced; notes with dismay that the 300 rail renewals jobs lost at Babcock Rail is over and above the...

That this House regards the proposals by London Mayor Boris Johnson to shed up to 800 ticket office and gateline jobs on London Underground as a hugely retrograde step in terms of public service; believes that this move will fail to achieve the company's stated objective of improved customer service, and undermines long-term safety operational procedures for stations, trains and signals in order to run trains without available station staff; condemns the actions of the Mayor of London in breaking an election campaign promise that he would protect ticket offices by ensuring that they are always properly staffed; is deeply concerned that if these cuts were to take effect, London Underground would be incapable of responding to a major security alert or function efficiently during the 2012 Olympics; and calls on the Government to urge the Mayor to meet with the trade unions to re-affirm reasonable and safe staffing levels right across the London Underground network.

That this House regards the proposals by London Mayor Boris Johnson to shed up to 800 ticket office and gateline jobs on London Underground as a hugely retrograde step in terms of public service; believes that this move will fail to achieve the company's stated objective of improved customer service,...

That this House condemns DB Schenker's decision to close Trafford Park and Falkland rail freight depots; regards this as a body blow to the rail freight industry which will have damaging economic and environmental consequences; considers the rail freight industry to be in crisis; joins with the rail unions in deploring the absence of meaningful consultation ahead of these closures and the resulting job cuts; is concerned that such actions run counter to the Government's stated intention to attract more freight off roads and onto the railways; strongly believes that part of the Government's role is to nurture, promote and expand this vital industry; and calls on the Government to hold an urgent inquiry into the rail freight crisis, involving all sides of the industry including the rail unions.

That this House condemns DB Schenker's decision to close Trafford Park and Falkland rail freight depots; regards this as a body blow to the rail freight industry which will have damaging economic and environmental consequences; considers the rail freight industry to be in crisis; joins with the rail unions in...

That this House is extremely concerned at the decision of Network Rail to introduce compulsory redundancies amongst rail maintenance workers despite receiving Government subsidy of ??5 billion per annum; notes with dismay that these redundancies will affect many parts of the rail network, including the loss of over 100 jobs on the East Coast Main Line route; is appalled that skilled green jobs are being lost when they will be needed to expand and improve our railway; is also alarmed at the safety implications of reducing a workforce who are responsible for ensuring the safe inspection and repair of track, signals and other rail infrastructure; and calls on Network Rail to review immediately its decision.

That this House is extremely concerned at the decision of Network Rail to introduce compulsory redundancies amongst rail maintenance workers despite receiving Government subsidy of ??5 billion per annum; notes with dismay that these redundancies will affect many parts of the rail network, including the loss of over 100 jobs...

That this House is deeply concerned at continued reports that proposals are being discussed to scrap direct London King's Cross to Glasgow rail services; believes that there are significant social, environmental and economic benefits to retaining this service and that this new publicly-owned railway should be exploring ways to increase rather than cut this service; and calls on the Government to end the uncertainty for passengers, rail workers and businesses and to confirm without delay that there will continue to be regular direct services between London and Glasgow on the East Coast Main Line.

That this House is deeply concerned at continued reports that proposals are being discussed to scrap direct London King's Cross to Glasgow rail services; believes that there are significant social, environmental and economic benefits to retaining this service and that this new publicly-owned railway should be exploring ways to increase...

That this House applauds the committed and skilled work of railway signalling workers who keep the railways moving; notes that signal workers are engaged in strike action in South Wales in protest at the imposition of new working hours by their employer Network Rail; is deeply concerned that Network Rail is seeking to force through change that will be detrimental to workers and that this is also taking place whilst company directors continue to award themselves significant bonuses; congratulates the signal workers on their solidarity; is alarmed at the safety consequences of insufficiently trained managers being brought in from throughout the UK to cover the work of the signal workers during the strike; and believes that instead of increasing the risks to safety and strike-breaking, Network Rail should concentrate their efforts on achieving a fair negotiated settlement.

That this House applauds the committed and skilled work of railway signalling workers who keep the railways moving; notes that signal workers are engaged in strike action in South Wales in protest at the imposition of new working hours by their employer Network Rail; is deeply concerned that Network Rail...

That this House expresses its deep disappointment that once again during this festive season the United Kingdom's railways will undergo a 58-hour shutdown with no services whatsoever being provided on the overwhelming majority of lines; notes that this is in stark contrast to the situation that prevails in the rest of Europe where regular services run throughout the Christmas holidays; further notes that in many areas there will be no buses running over a similar period; applauds the efforts of Merseytravel, the West Midlands, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Greater Manchester and Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Authorities and Transport for London to run a decent level of bus services on Boxing Day and calls on other areas to follow suit; further notes that the closure of the rail and bus networks leaves many people without access to transport to visit family or friends or attend sporting events; and calls on the Department for Transport, the Passenger Transport Authorities, the Association of Train Operating Companies and Network Rail to work together to ensure that from 2010 an adequate rail and bus service is provided on Boxing Day and that all future rail franchises have provisions for Boxing Day services.

That this House expresses its deep disappointment that once again during this festive season the United Kingdom's railways will undergo a 58-hour shutdown with no services whatsoever being provided on the overwhelming majority of lines; notes that this is in stark contrast to the situation that prevails in the rest...

That this House is extremely concerned at the decision of Network Rail to introduce massive compulsory redundancies amongst rail maintenance workers despite receiving Government subsidy of ??5 billion per annum; notes with dismay that these redundancies will affect most of the rail network, including the loss of over 50 jobs on Network Rail's Midland Mainline route; is appalled that skilled green jobs are being lost when they will be needed to expand and improve the nation's railway; is also alarmed at the safety implications of reducing a workforce who are responsible for ensuring the safe inspection and repair of track, signals and other rail infrastructure; and calls on Network Rail to review immediately its decision.

That this House is extremely concerned at the decision of Network Rail to introduce massive compulsory redundancies amongst rail maintenance workers despite receiving Government subsidy of ??5 billion per annum; notes with dismay that these redundancies will affect most of the rail network, including the loss of over 50 jobs...

That this House is extremely concerned at the decision of Network Rail to introduce compulsory redundancies amongst rail maintenance workers despite receiving Government subsidy of ??5 billion per annum; notes with dismay that these redundancies will affect many parts of the rail network including the loss of over 600 jobs on the West Coast Mainline; is appalled that skilled green jobs are being lost when they will be needed to expand and improve the nation's railway; is also alarmed at the safety implications of reducing a workforce who are responsible for ensuring the safe inspection and repair of track, signals and other rail infrastructure; and calls on Network Rail to review immediately its decision.

That this House is extremely concerned at the decision of Network Rail to introduce compulsory redundancies amongst rail maintenance workers despite receiving Government subsidy of ??5 billion per annum; notes with dismay that these redundancies will affect many parts of the rail network including the loss of over 600 jobs...

That this House is extremely concerned at the decision of Network Rail to introduce compulsory redundancies amongst rail maintenance workers despite receiving Government subsidy of ??5 billion per annum; notes with dismay that these redundancies will affect most of the rail network, including the loss of over 300 jobs on Network Rail's Western Region route; is appalled that skilled green jobs are being lost when they will be needed to expand and improve the nation's railway; is also alarmed at the safety implications of reducing a workforce who are responsible for ensuring the safe inspection and repair of track, signals and other rail infrastructure; and calls on Network Rail to review immediately its decision.

That this House is extremely concerned at the decision of Network Rail to introduce compulsory redundancies amongst rail maintenance workers despite receiving Government subsidy of ??5 billion per annum; notes with dismay that these redundancies will affect most of the rail network, including the loss of over 300 jobs on...

That this House is extremely concerned at the decision of Network Rail to introduce compulsory redundancies amongst rail maintenance workers despite receiving Government subsidy of ??5 billion per annum; notes with dismay that these redundancies will affect most of the rail network, including the loss of over 100 jobs in Scotland; is appalled that skilled green jobs are being lost when they will be needed to expand and improve the nation's railway; is also alarmed at the safety implications of reducing a workforce who are responsible for ensuring the safe inspection and repair of track, signals and other rail infrastructure; and calls on Network Rail to review immediately its decision.

That this House is extremely concerned at the decision of Network Rail to introduce compulsory redundancies amongst rail maintenance workers despite receiving Government subsidy of ??5 billion per annum; notes with dismay that these redundancies will affect most of the rail network, including the loss of over 100 jobs in...

That this House is extremely concerned at the decision of Network Rail to introduce compulsory redundancies amongst rail maintenance workers despite receiving a Government subsidy of ??5 billion per annum; notes with dismay that the redundancies will affect most of the rail network, including the loss of 40 jobs on Network Rail's Sussex Route; is appalled that skilled green jobs are being lost when they will be needed to expand and improve the nation's railway; is also alarmed at the safety implication so reducing a workforce who are responsible for ensuring the safe inspection and repair of track, signals and other rail infrastructure; and calls on Network Rail to review immediately its decision.

That this House is extremely concerned at the decision of Network Rail to introduce compulsory redundancies amongst rail maintenance workers despite receiving a Government subsidy of ??5 billion per annum; notes with dismay that the redundancies will affect most of the rail network, including the loss of 40 jobs on...

That this House welcomes the launch of the Stations Made Easy facility on the National Rail Enquiries website; notes that it provides passengers with interactive maps of every railway station in Great Britain and routes that avoid stairs and other potential obstacles; believes it will make an important contribution to improving access to the rail network, particularly for disabled and older passengers, but also for first-time visitors and passengers with luggage, bicycles or pushchairs; congratulates the Association of Train Operating Companies on this achievement; and supports the partnership of train companies, Network Rail, the Department for Transport and Transport Scotland that funded it.

That this House welcomes the launch of the Stations Made Easy facility on the National Rail Enquiries website; notes that it provides passengers with interactive maps of every railway station in Great Britain and routes that avoid stairs and other potential obstacles; believes it will make an important contribution to...

That this House notes that Network Rail is funded in the region of ??5 billion a year by the taxpayer; further notes that Network Rail has confirmed in its most recent interim results that it will lay off in the region of 1,500 rail maintenance workers and that Chief Executive Iain Coucher has confirmed to the Transport Select Committee that there will be compulsory redundancies; shares the concerns expressed by the unions that these job cuts will increase safety risks and the job losses should be reversed; is appalled that despite the proposed redundancies Network Rail directors continue to receive bonuses of over a million pounds; is concerned that this unfairness is funded by the taxpayer; and therefore calls on Network Rail directors to do the decent thing and at the next Network Rail Board meeting agree to pay back their bonuses with immediate effect.

That this House notes that Network Rail is funded in the region of ??5 billion a year by the taxpayer; further notes that Network Rail has confirmed in its most recent interim results that it will lay off in the region of 1,500 rail maintenance workers and that Chief Executive...

That this House notes with concern the timetable the Government has set for the refranchising of East Coast main line services; and calls on the Government to maintain the East Coast main line in public ownership so that the quality, effectiveness and competitiveness of public ownership can be fully demonstrated.

That this House notes with concern the timetable the Government has set for the refranchising of East Coast main line services; and calls on the Government to maintain the East Coast main line in public ownership so that the quality, effectiveness and competitiveness of public ownership can be fully demonstrated.

That this House notes that the UK has the highest train fares in Europe; further notes that the Government is cutting its financial contribution to rail and making passengers pay a greater share, and that this policy leads to fare increases on regulated and unregulated tickets in real terms every year, which will mean ticket price rises in real terms in 2010, even though there may be a nominal decrease in some tickets due to deflation; further notes that rail is a low carbon mode of transport; recognises that modal shift to public transport could achieve significant carbon reduction; and calls on the Government to review current rail fare regulation and policy, with a view to reducing fares to encourage more people to take the train instead of driving or flying.

That this House notes that the UK has the highest train fares in Europe; further notes that the Government is cutting its financial contribution to rail and making passengers pay a greater share, and that this policy leads to fare increases on regulated and unregulated tickets in real terms every...

That this House notes the decision of Network Rail to announce the loss of thousands of frontline maintenance jobs by spring 2010; believes that this will mean that in a matter of months there will be a drop ofup to20 per cent. in the number of rail workers carrying out essential inspection and maintenance work; further believes that these deep and rapid cuts raise genuine and urgent concerns as to whether Network Rail will be able to ensure the safe and efficient running of the railway, including the adequate inspection and repair of track, signals, overhead lines and other infrastructure; is deeply concerned that Network Rail is failing to consult the trade unions on the safety implications of the proposals; further notes that the cuts are in part due to the fact that the economic rail regulator, the Office of Rail Regulation (ORR), has asked Network Rail to make efficiency savings of 21 per cent. over the next five years; isfurther concerned that because the ORR is both the safety and economic regulator it will be difficult for an objective view to be taken as to whether the safety of passengers and workers will be put at risk; believes the cuts cannot be justified; and calls on the Government to use its power as the primary funder of Network Rail to intervene to ensure that Network Rail directors put safety first.

That this House notes the decision of Network Rail to announce the loss of thousands of frontline maintenance jobs by spring 2010; believes that this will mean that in a matter of months there will be a drop ofup to20 per cent. in the number of rail workers carrying out...

That this House notes that rail travel is an increasingly popular and environmentally-friendly form of transport; further notes the system of ticketing is complex, especially where several train operating companies run along one line, where peak travel times are not clearly stated or where specific routes are not evident to users; believes that rail tickets and train services do not always make clear which trains a customer may travel on; and calls on Network Rail and rail companies to provide a simple, clear system of ticketing and pre-boarding train information.

That this House notes that rail travel is an increasingly popular and environmentally-friendly form of transport; further notes the system of ticketing is complex, especially where several train operating companies run along one line, where peak travel times are not clearly stated or where specific routes are not evident to...

That this House expresses concern over reports that the direct rail link between Glasgow Central and King's Cross using the East Coast Main Line is to be axed, with the loss of 40 per cent. of the capacity or 22,000 seats a week on direct services between London and Glasgow, affecting travel to and from Glasgow and the north east and east of England; notes that the West Coast Main Line is prone to engineering works and delays which, with no East Coast Main Line, would put Glasgow business and tourism at a disadvantage; and calls on the Government to reconsider this proposal and to ensure that the nationalised East Coast Main Line continues to offer regular, direct services to Glasgow from London's King's Cross.

That this House expresses concern over reports that the direct rail link between Glasgow Central and King's Cross using the East Coast Main Line is to be axed, with the loss of 40 per cent. of the capacity or 22,000 seats a week on direct services between London and Glasgow,...