MK Rail Users

Welcome	NOTICE TO ALL RAIL PASSENGERS
MK Rail Users represents the interests of all rail users in the Milton Keynes area. The Committee meets on the third Tuesday of each month at Shenley Church End Council Offices. The objectives of *MK Rail Users* are to ensure that all the rail users in the Milton Keynes area get the best service and traveling experience possible. This is achieved by working with Train Operating Companies, Local Government, Agencies of the Department of Transport and other stakeholders to improve services, enhance facilities and increase capacity on services from and to stations on the main line within Milton Keynes.	15th October MK Rail Users will be holding its annual AGM. MK Rail Users is a voluntary organisation and is the official body representing rail travellers from Milton Keynes and Bletchley. Individual circumstances change and this year sees a number of key Committee members leaving the group at the end of a very challenging year. We are therefore seeking new Committee members who can join us to continue our campaign for better rail services for the New City. We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. If you wish to become involved in this very worthwhile and challenging cause, please contact us or see us at the AGM and we will assure you of a very warm welcome
Comment At a time of severe disruption, it is good to report on success stories that effect the railways around Milton Keynes. Whilst there has been much publicity surrounding the introduction of the new timetables on December 14th, there has been little or no publicity for the magnificent engineering work that has delivered a new infrastructure for Milton Keynes Central. Click here to read Jim Holden's informative account of how the project was delivered - right on time. In addition, less spectacular at the moment, but no less imporant for our rail futures, Chris Wright, MK Rail Users Committee member and campaigner for the re-instatement of the Bletchley - Oxford line, gives the latest update on the progress currently being made on this important route (click here).	Latest News Milton Keynes Central Station Information Screens London Midland Seek Solution to Sunday Working London Midland - NO Trains 6th September London Midland MD to quit Misery & strife, still rife on the West Coast Network Rail Grant Maximum Bonuses to Managers Network Rail and Virgin sign joint improvement plan London Midland - Public Meeting Have Your Say Chaos Returns to West Coast Bank Holiday Timetable Changes London Midland Dispute Settled Strike days - 19th & 21st May Wembley Central back on the late night map MKC Passenger Information Screens - Update Delay / Repay Now Online Temporary Repieve for Travel Centre Easter Services Strike On Again Demand Management Regulation not to be Introduced London Midland in the Dock Concerns Discussed with Department for Transport Strike Called Off 'Thank You' Insult Continues MK Rail Services – Mark Lancaster, MP, Takes Up the Fight Press Release on Demand Management Regulation - Commuters to Face Large Fare Increases Public Meeting - Train Operators to Face Council Scrutiny More Strikes & London Midland Respond Your Response to London Midland's 'Thank You' Strike Day Performance but Union Concerns Recession hits train manufacturing Stike Days Timetable London Midland Lending Trains to Southern London Midland Respond to Strike Action Strike action over Sunday-working dispute City MP Attacks London Midland for Unacceptable Service London Midland say 'Thank You' Replies from Minister & MP London Midland announce car park price 'freeze' Bletchley station car park is getting bigger It's Official - London Midland ARE the worse Train Operating Company Southern Service gets under way No. 10 Petition Launched Potential New Trains for Virgin Trains and London Midland Closure of Milton Keynes Travelcentre
	Other Recent Headlines Rail chief is anxious not to 'over-service' customers Sunday Services from MK devasted by service withdrawals Possible Strike Disruption to London Midland Services London Midland in Snowy Meltdown Rail Companies Fight to Stop Fares Reduction Service Announcement for 5th & 6th February Good and Bad Practice at Milton Keynes Central London Midland Summary of performance report to 03/01/2009 Snow Brings Delays to Region's Railways MK Rail Users launch - Campaign for Real Rail Good and Bad Practice at Milton Keynes Central London Midland Summary of performance report to 03/01/2009 Snow Brings Delays to Region's Railways MK Rail Users launch - Campaign for Real Rail Milton Keynes on Track for the Future ORR statement on West Coast Main Line disruption New Southern Service to East Croydon ... but not yet. Changes to off peak train times between London Euston and Northampton Train Operators Meet the Transport Secretary Minister & passenger groups urge travellers to claim for delays and disruption New Passenger Information Screens for MKC Council Vote to Increase Parking Fees Fatality brings West Coast to a standstill Evening peak disrupted again Dr. Phyllis Starkey, MP Raises Concerns at Rail Failures Service Disruptions for Bletchley Commuters