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.

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…..

• 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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