Category: Transport

Launch of the Deptford Station Redevelopment

5/4/2011

Today I joined Network Rail and Deputy Mayor of Lewisham Councillor Alan Smith to launch the long-awaited upgrade of Deptford Station.

It was a very happy day for me. After years of complaints from residents I set up a Deptford Station roundtable to bring all the rail operators, developer and council together.

After a decade of campaigning it's happening at last. Congratulations and thanks to everyone involved.

Reaffirming My Commitment to Surrey Canal Road Station

1/9/2010

Today I am reaffirming my commitment to Surrey Canal Road Station. I have received a letter from the Transport Minister, Theresa Villiers MP, refusing the £7 million Department for Transport contribution that had previously been on the table.

Lobbying the Coalition on Station Plans

15/7/2010

Today I - along with representatives from Transport for London and Lewisham Council - met with Theresa Villiers MP (Minister of State for Transport) to put forward the case for Surrey Canal Road Station.

Surrey Canal Road Station Campaign

17/6/2010

The campaign to get a station built on the East London Line Extension Phase 2 at Surrey Canal Road got another chance today when I persuaded the new Transport Minister, Teresa Villiers to meet with me to discuss the plans.

Welcoming the East London Line to New Cross

27/4/2010

I was pleased to be on hand to welcome the first East London Line train into New Cross station on Tuesday. The ‘preview’ service will be running between Dalston Junction and New Cross and New Cross Gate stations from 0700 – 2000, Mondays to Fridays

Early Review for Train Timetable Changes

12/2/2010

Following a meeting with Southern Trains, I am pleased to report that they have agreed to look at the changes to their timetable at the earliest possible opportunity.

Brockley Station Mosaic

10/12/2009

Last week I joined Lewisham Mayor Sir Steve Bullock in unveiling the new mosaic at Brockley Station. This was part of the unveiling of three mosaics set up by Capture Arts at St Saviour's Church Hall, the Ackroyd Community Centre and at Brockley Station.

Surrey Canal Road Station - £7 Million Secured

28/4/2009

Today I have secured the promise of £7 million from the Department for Transport for the station at Surrey Canal Road on the East London Line.

Major Improvements Begin at Brockley Station

3/3/2009

Today, in my capacity as Chair of the Brockley Common Round Table, I welcomed the news that work is about to begin on the Brockley Ramp. The work, undertaken by Lewisham Council, is anticipated to last for 14 weeks and will create a disabled access ramp and steps at Brockley Station.

Praise for East London Line Go-Ahead

12/2/2009

Today I am welcoming the go-ahead of phase two of the East London Line. The scheme will link Surrey Quays on the East London Line extension to Clapham Junction, providing direct links to the City and Docklands.

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