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MARPA
exists to:
- Promote
and protect the services on the Ipswich to Peterborough and Ipswich
to Cambridge rail routes. We also take an interest in local bus services
that connect with rail services.
- To
provide our members with relevant and timely information on current
rail related issues.
- To
review regularly the objectives of the Association in line with known
local/members opinions.
- To
liaise with the relevant authorities to improve the rail infrastructure.
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Our Day-to-Day
Objectives
- To respond to
rail and other groups requesting information on local services in which we
have an interest.
- To provide feedback
to the train operator on performance and other related issues.
- To provide members
with a regular (at least bi-annual) newsletter dealing with current issues.
- To interact with
all relevant groups to campaign and canvass for the protection of local services
- To capture, in
any relevant way, local public opinion on what is wanted from their local
rail services.
Strategic Objectives
To campaign for:-
- An hourly service
between Ipswich and Peterborough and to maintain the current hourly frequency
between Ipswich & Cambridge.
- A frequent stopping
train pattern at the "villages".
- Secure and suitable
station accommodation and surroundings.
- Well signposted
bus/rail interchanges, at relevant stations, with suitable waiting facilities,
timetable and train running information at all stations.
In addition,
we will
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- Explore with other
groups the possibility of creating a community rail partnership for our local
lines.
To enable us to continue
with our objectives we are always seeking new members. Are you able to help?
If you would like
to join and support us in our quest then please complete our application form and send to the membership secretary.
The committee meets
frequently and new members are always welcome. If you would like more information
then please contact any Committee Officer.
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