At the House of Commons North East Herts MP Oliver Heald met First Capital Connect Chief Mary Grant and Operations Director Tom Joyner to discuss recent train cancellations and delays caused by the drivers' dispute. Many constituents from Watton at Stone, Letchworth, Baldock, Ashwell and Royston have contacted Oliver about this. Oliver outlined constituents' concerns, following up on his remarks to the Transport Minister in the House on 12th November. Hitchin MP Peter Lilley also attended.
Oliver was assured by Mary Grant that she expects a good service on the line over the coming period and she also explained the settlement reached with ASLEF, which the Union is recommending to its members.
Oliver regularly uses the line to travel from his home in Royston to Westminster.
Commenting Oliver said: “There is no misery quite like rail misery and I feel for the many constituents who have contacted me about the recent cancellations and delays. However, it was reassuring to hear the Company Chairman Mary Grant say that she expects a good service on our line for the future. If it turns out that way, this is a Christmas present for hard-pressed commuters. But, I will be continuing to monitor the situation.”