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Old February 17th 05, 10:08 PM posted to uk.railway,uk.transport.london
Graeme Wall Graeme Wall is offline
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Default IPPR suggest "Greater South East" rail body

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Tony Polson wrote:

Dave Arquati wrote:

It probably makes little difference for the rail network, as it is
highly centred on London, with the minor exceptions of such animals as
Gatwick - Tonbridge, Ashford - Hastings etc.



It makes a lot of difference when you consider that a substantial
proportion of commuters using these "highly centred on London"
services actually live outside the capital and have no representatives
on the GLA and no say in the election of the Mayor.

No taxation without representation ...



Ang on a mo' while I chuck a VEP into the harbour...

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