(25 Mar 2013, 6:41 pm)cbma06 wrote http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/busin...-1-5527589
Published on Monday 25 March 2013 16:18
PLANS to extend the Metro to Washington could finally be on track after councillors unveiled an ambitious blueprint for the region’s development.
Another pie in the sky story from the Echo. I'll not hold my breath until such a time that I see the green light confirmation.
I noticed in that article it refers to the Metro petition that was done, but to be honest, it was an extremely disappointing turn out for something that ran for 3 months. Not even 350 signatures - a 0.65% turnout if you take the population from the 2001 Census information. Not exactly a great call for a town wanting a 'vital' transport link.
Anyway, the Government (DfT) has already responded to that, and it's just the same bog standard response that they've given to anyone else who has enquired via their MP.
Response from Government (via Hansard): http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa...7p0001.htm
Source of Petition signatures (via Washington Star): http://www.washingtonstar.co.uk/news/loc...-1-5502675