MPs launch search for next generation of electric bus engineers
A MAJOR new opportunity for local young people has arrived, with a search for two engineering apprentices to join the team at Warrington’s Own Buses. The initiative was unveiled at Warrington’s Own Buses’ depot by the town’s two MPs – Charlotte Nichols and Sarah Hall, alongside company representatives Karl Hutchison and Ben Wakerley. The roles […]
MP welcomes decision to bring railways back under public control
Warrington North MP Charlotte Nichols has welcomed the Government announcement to bring all trains in the UK under one operator – Great British Railways. In the 1990s, the Conservatives privatised the railways and since then they have been run by private companies through a franchising system. This system and its confusing cobweb of different operators, […]
‘Fantastic’ £26million shot to repair Warrington roads
Warrington North MP Charlotte Nichols has welcomed the Labour Government’s ‘record funding boost’ for road maintenance – including more than £26 million for Warrington. Councils across England will fix potholes and prevent new ones, thanks to a doubling of roads cash by the end of the Parliament as part of the Budget. Roads across Warrington […]
Warrington rail commuters to benefit from national fare freeze
A rail fare freeze has been announced across the country. The announcement has been welcomed by Warrington North MP Charlotte Nichols, who said it will offer much-needed relief for commuters. The freeze, announced by the Labour Government, means passengers will not pay more for season tickets, peak returns, or off-peak returns between major cities. Charlotte […]
Charlotte Nichols MP calls for honour for heroic Huntingdon train guard
Charlotte Nichols MP made the call during Prime Minister’s Questions in the House of Commons on Wednesday. Samir Zitouni, known as Sam, was working on board the London North Eastern Railway (LNER) train from Doncaster to London when the attack happened in Cambridgeshire on Saturday. The 48-year-old customer experience host ‘did not hesitate as he […]
MP to challenge Peel Ports over unfair discount scheme for Warburton Toll Bridge
Warrington North MP Charlotte Nichols says she is going to challenge Peel Ports over their unfair discount scheme for people living near Warburton Toll Bridge. While some people living around four miles from the bridge qualify for a 50 per cent discount, others living only two miles away in areas like Glazebrook don’t qualify. Ms […]
MP slams ‘appalling’ Avanti west coast main line train services
A WARRINGTON MP has called for action to resolve ‘appalling’ train services on the west coast main line. Warrington North MP Charlotte Nichols made the comments in the House of Commons on Thursday, during a debate on passenger rail performance. She said that constituents – and even herself – have to deal with regular last-minute […]
MP Charlotte Nichols meets Warrington’s Own Buses team
A MEETING has taken place to discuss the Bus Services bill and its impact on services in Warrington. Warrington North MP Charlotte Nichols met with officials from Warrington’s Own Buses and representatives of Warrington Borough Council to discuss the Bill, and its impact on Warrington’s Own Buses’ service. The Bill was introduced into the House […]