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Theresa slams FGW plans to cut Wargrave services

  • 31 Oct 2014

Theresa May has expressed concern about reports that First Great Western are planning to reduce train services from Wargrave. As part of proposals to introduce a daily shuttle service between Henley and Twyford, it has been suggested that trains will stop at Wargrave less frequently than at present – meaning Wargrave will receive only an hourly service.

Local media reports suggest that the proposals emanated from FGW’s discussions with Henley commuters, and that Wargrave residents have not been consulted.

Wargrave commuters have reacted with alarm to the plans, and many have contacted Theresa to express their concern. Theresa has written to the Managing Director of FGW to ask him to clarify what plans they have for Wargrave services, and she made clear that no changes should occur that are detrimental to Wargrave commuters.

Commenting, Theresa said: “Yet again it looks like we have to go into battle to protect Wargrave’s train service. I’m really concerned about any reduction in services from Wargrave and I am surprised that this proposal has come forward, seemingly without any input from Wargrave commuters. I’ve asked FGW to come clean on their plans and have been clear there should be no changes that lead to a worse service for Wargrave commuters.”