London Assembly Pushes for TfL Control of Great Northern Rail
Transport committee seeks devolution of services out of Moorgate to improve reliability and frequency for Londoners.
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The London Assembly is currently scrutinising the mayor’s new draft London Plan, a document that establishes the regulations and priorities for the city’s future development in housing, transport, and infrastructure over the next two decades. The draft plan seeks to balance the demand for housing and economic growth with environmental considerations and infrastructure needs.
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As part of its review, the Assembly’s Transport committee has been actively advocating for Transport for London (TfL) to assume operational control of Great Northern rail services that run out of Moorgate. This initiative is driven by a desire to improve the consistency and frequency of these train services for commuters.
Joanne McCartney, the Labour London Assembly member for Enfield and Haringey and a member of the Transport committee, has been a vocal proponent of this change. She recently questioned the deputy mayor for Transport regarding the procurement of necessary funding for such infrastructure improvements. The deputy mayor acknowledged that the government's current emphasis on devolution could potentially lead to Londoners having enhanced control over funds that are raised within the city.
This potential devolution of control over funds could be directed towards investment in transport infrastructure, a key area identified by the committee. The draft London Plan also addresses broader concerns, including housing needs, environmental impacts, and the development of essential infrastructure such as schools, healthcare services, and improved transport links, particularly for outer London areas where new housing is planned.
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+What is the draft London Plan?
The draft London Plan is a document that sets out the rules and priorities for how homes, transport, and infrastructure will be built across the city over the next 20 to 25 years. It aims to balance housing needs with environmental concerns and infrastructure requirements.
+Why does the Transport committee want TfL to control Great Northern services?
The Assembly’s Transport committee is pushing for Transport for London to take control of Great Northern services out of Moorgate. The primary goal is to improve the reliability and frequency of these train services for passengers using the network.
+What is devolution in this context?
Devolution, in this context, refers to the potential for London to gain more control over the money raised within the city. The deputy mayor for Transport agreed that this could allow Londoners greater influence over how these funds are invested, particularly in areas like transport infrastructure.
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