Agenda item

The Cabinet considered a report of the Corporate Director of Regeneration and Local Services which informed Cabinet on current rail issues and to agree a position for the Council on key rail infrastructure and service improvements to help boost the economy of County Durham (for copy see file of minutes).

Cabinet members spoke of the huge importance that rail has on the region and for its economy. Members would work with the appropriate authorities to ensure Durham and the north east has enhanced train services rather than a reduction. Councillor Marshall moved an additional recommendation to those listed in the report which was ‘Call on the government to give a commitment to publicly run the East Coast main line indefinitely, giving greater accountability and putting people before profits’.

Resolved:

That the recommendations contained in the report be approved, together with the additional recommendation moved and seconded as detailed above.