Senior LNER managers to attend meeting in Morpeth hosted by SENRUG
Senior managers from train company LNER are coming to Morpeth on Thursday, November 20 to talk about developments within the company.
The main development is the new timetable that comes into operation from December 14.
There will be a reduction in LNER services at stations such as Morpeth and Berwick, although the company is increasing the number of services between Newcastle and London from two to three each way per hour.
Malcolm Knight, head of operational planning, and Ed Turner, senior public affairs manager from LNER, will be the speakers at the meeting – which will be hosted by SENRUG, the voluntary group campaigning for better rail services in Northumberland and beyond.
In addition to the new timetable, Malcolm and Ed will talk about other developments and innovations across the LNER network and what to expect as the rail industry transitions into GBR.
There will be the usual time for questions and answers after their presentations.
SENRUG chairman Dennis Fancett said: “We appreciate Malcolm and Ed giving up their evening to come and speak to us.
“We all acknowledge aspects of the timetable are controversial, but a better understanding of the objectives, constraints and opportunities for future improvements will help us in our campaign work.
“Additionally, LNER is not just the timetable and we look forward to hearing about some of the other positive developments within the company that are happening or planned.
“I do hope people will take this opportunity to come and meet LNER managers in person.”
Both SENRUG members and non-members alike are welcome at the meeting, which starts at 7.30pm in Morpeth Town Hall, with tea and coffee from 7.15pm.