General Discussion
@stephen15 - what Adrian Sanders has got to do with it (along with Sarah Wooliston MP for Totnes) and whoever the MP for Ivybridge is, is that the line going through Dawlish presently serves people living in their constituencies. Therefore it is in the interests of their constituents that the Dawlish line continues to exist. So - let's explore options about how to do that. That's what I'm ...
Here's a list of the Transport Committee members. Note that Adrian Sanders sits on it and he is the MP for Torbay. Member Party Mrs Louise Ellman (Chair) Labour/Co-operative Sarah Champion Labour Jim Dobbin Labour/Co-operative Jim Fitzpatrick Labour Karen Lumley ...
http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/South-Devon-MPs-pledge-Dawlish-rail-route/story-20582650-detail/story.html according to the article in that link the parliamentary Transport Select Committee is holding an enquiry into the Dawlish rail collapse on Feb. 25th. Perhaps it might be an idea for those committe members to be made aware of the Swansea lagoon idea?
Money, money, money, money. Just been watching the news on BBC. There's a report that Network Rail has already decided on its preferred inland route (from Exeter via Okehampton, Tavistock and hence to Plymouth). BUT - they say it will cost £100s of millions and of course they do not own all the land and some of the land that once had the line has now been built on. Compulsory Purchase orders ...
http://www.theguardian.com/business/2014/feb/06/swansea-bay-tidal-lagoon-power-planned
Yes I also think it is brilliant and inspirational. I see the link has now been posted on Eyes. So, come on then town - let's push for something similar here.
Just had this link sent to me www.tidallagoonswanseabay.com
A topical, if somewhat poignant, concession still available for those aged 60+ is the Senior Citizens Railcard. £30 a year for the card gets a third off Standard and First Class Anytime, Off-Peak and Advance fares throughout GB. Anyone know of any other travel concessions for the aged 60 and above? Air Travel? Coach Travel? Holidays?
Perhaps I should have been more specific. Not aged 60+ but those who are, say, turning 60 this year. What was in the recent past ain't necessarily so now. Things have changed/are changing. Which is why I asked the question. For example, No bus pass for those turning 60 now (bus pass eligibility geared to women's state pension age - for those women turning 60 this year that age is 65 years ...
Just thought to look up the latest on this planning application - and it looks like it will be going to Planning Committee for decision on 11th March 2014.
