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GOVERNMENT WILL FIGHT AGAINST EXTRA SPACE ON TRAINS

February 28, 2007 12:00 AM

bike trainFiona Hall has expressed her disappointment after receiving a reply from Junior Transport Minister Tom Harris declaring that the UK Government is against European Parliament proposals that would mean extra space on trains for bicycles, baby carriages, wheelchairs and sports equipment.

Mr Alexander said that he intended to fight against the proposals in negotiations between the Parliament and the Council (that is, Transport Ministers from the 27 EU member states).

Ms Hall commented:

"This is very bad news for all the people who would like to travel by train but cannot get access at the moment. It is particularly disappointing for users of mobility scooters. We should be supporting people with disabilities and encouraging public transport for the sake of the environment. Instead the Government is doing its utmost to block this measure."

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