Are We on Verge of Breakthrough?

The Wandsworth Guardian has a story about improved rail services that are planned for Clapham Junction. It includes a quote from Martin Linton.

Battersea MP Martin Linton welcomed the proposal, set out in the Cross London Route Utilisation Strategy, and encouraged people to take part in the consultation exercise.

He said Clapham Junction used to be "the centre of the railway universe" but over the years a number of trains have been allowed to run through without stopping. He now thought that trend was reversing and called the strategy "a huge breakthrough".

And, later, the story points out that he wants to canvas public opinion:

Mr Linton added: "The service could be a boon to residents using Clapham Junction but the diversion would affect Battersea Park Station users. I want to hear from people, whether they want the new link or whether they want to keep the current service."

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