New Northampton to Rail Interchange

Dear All,

re: https://railuk.com/rail-freight/future-freight-boost-through-new-northampton-rail-to-road-interchange/

It is the English Regional Transport Association (ERTA) conviction that this depot and with a south-west direct curve to link-in DIRFT, could best be served by rebuilding a direct rail link to Market Harborough for East Midlands and #Felixstowe via #Peterborough by rail movements of people and goods as well as the #Oxford direction. #Northampton is central and pivotal and we call on local leaders to get behind the rail reopening initiative for the local area's benefit.

ERTA Northampton Public Meeting: Saturday 30th September at The Northampton Quakers, Quaker House, Wellington Street, Northampton NN1 3AS https://www.quaker.org.uk/meetings/northampton 2pm-4pm (core time) with Guest Speaker: Andrew Meaney, Partner in Oxera https://www.oxera.com/ An economic and finance consultancy. Andrew will be speaking around ''Rail funding, and effective business cases" followed by Peter Doveston of Northants Streets Campaign, both with Questions and Answers (Q&A).

There will also be discussion for a Northampton-Market Harborough rail link as well as a general rail and transport discussion and a general mingle and sales stall (old magazines mainly). Please bring cash with you. Any enquiries please ring 01234 330090 or email richard.erta@gmail.com All welcome. A retiring collection will be available. Please invite others and help spread the word. Parking is limited. All offers to help get people there and support on the day are welcome.

Successful meetings can inspire others to get involved. Northampton-Market Harborough rail needs a dedicated team!

We find it hard to understand why our leaders are not jumping up and down in support and getting the Government on side to commission a proper 'transparent' study to make the business case formally for this much needed strategic rail link?

It to us, seems commonsensical!