WALSALL TO WOLVERHAMPTON RAIL SERVICE

That this House notes with extreme concern the planned withdrawal of the Walsall to Wolverhampton passenger rail service from December 2008; further notes the service provides an important direct link for the people of Walsall and Wolverhampton, together with access to connecting rail services; is dismayed that the proposed withdrawal will take place despite the fact that use of the service has significantly increased and believes that London Midland are putting profit before people; further believes that the proposed cut clearly goes against the Government's policy of seeking to expand rail capacity and reduce carbon emissions from the transport sector; and calls on the Government to intervene to ensure that this service remains in operation.