Shropshire MPs join forces to call for new rail line to capital that will have 'massive positive impact' for region
More than 20 local MPs have signed a letter calling for Network Rail to back the new Wrexham, Shropshire & Midlands (WSMR) passenger rail service.
In a cross-party letter circulated by Shrewsbury MP, Julia Buckley 21 out of 22 MPs from constituencies set to benefit from the new rail service connecting London with Shropshire and Mid Wales, which Mrs Buckley said would bring a “massive positive impact” to the region.
The final decision on the new line will be made by Office or Rail and Road (ORR) but it will require the backing of Network Rail who are said to yet to be convinced of the plan.
She has sent the letter to Sir Andrew Haines, Chief Executive of Network Rail, to back and endorse WSMR's (Wrexham, Shropshire and Midlands Railway) application.
The new line is set to be a replacement for a direct rail service to London that was scrapped by operator Avanti in June 2024.
