


Kevan welcomes proposals for additional train services for Chester-le-Street
Kevan Jones, Member of Parliament for North Durham has welcomed proposed changes to the East Coast Mainline timetable which will see an hourly service operate from Chester-le-Street Railway Station.
Kevan said:
“For years we have campaigned for additional services for …

Rail Services in the North-East: Kevan organises House of Commons Debate
Today it was announced that next Tuesday, a debate on Rail Services in the North-East will take place on the floor of the House of Commons.
On the matter of the debate, Kevan stated that: “There have been considerable attempts …

Kevan visits Hitachi Rail Factory
Kevan Jones, Member of Parliament for North Durham visited the Hitachi Rail Factory at Newton Aycliffe for a tour of the facility and to learn more about their work.
Hitachi is one of County Durham’s largest employers, with over 900 …

Train Service Meeting
Thank you to everyone that attended the latest public meeting on the Train Service at Chester-le-Street.
I will keep everyone that attended updated on the issues that were raised.
If you did not attend the meeting but would like to …

Public Meeting – Monday 15 April
Kevan is holding a Public Meeting at 6pm on Monday 15 April at Cornerstones in Chester-le-Street to discuss the facilities at Chester-le-Street Station.
Representatives from Northern Rail, TransPennine Express, Network Rail and Transport for the North will also be attending …