Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Transport – in the House of Commons at 10:30 am on 3 December 2009.
Henry Bellingham
Shadow Minister (Justice)
10:30,
3 December 2009
Will the Minister turn his attention to the First Capital Connect service from King's Cross via Cambridge to King's Lynn? Is he aware that, in spite of recent improvements, there is still substantial overcrowding on trains leaving London during the rush hour? Furthermore, does he agree that a route of such importance should have refreshment trolleys on the trains? Will he find time to join me on the route to see the problems for himself?
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