We all know that our region needs significant long-term rail investment to support our growing regional economy and to maintain our competitive advantage. Upgrading the Brighton Mainline will enhance capacity, connectivity and resilience which is vital for businesses and fundamental for our links to London and our international connectivity.
Coast to Capital will be spearheading the ‘Brighton Mainline Alliance’ which is a group of businesses and organisations from across the region that support the aim for government to fully commit to funding strategic investment in the Brighton Mainline.
Coast to Capital is currently campaigning for investment in the Brighton Mainline to protect the economic potential of the region.
- The Coast to Capital region needs significant long-term rail investment to support a growing regional economy and maintain its competitive advantage
- Addressing this strategic issue will protect both the economic potential of the region and the significant contribution that it makes to London’s economy
- Network Rail has identified the Brighton Mainline as the single top priority for investment in the region and there is a strong business case for investment
- Proposed upgrades include enhancements to the Windmill Bridge Junction and a major redevelopment of East Croydon Station
- Unlocking this bottleneck will enhance capacity, connectivity and resilience, driving growth and productivity throughout the region. This is vital for links to London, as well as international connectivity.
Find our more here: http://www.coast2capital.org.uk/brighton-mainline-campaign