MP Votes Yes For Transport Innovation Fund Improvements - 01/12/2008 |
 Paul Goggins, MP for Wythenshawe and Sale East, today cast his vote in favour of the Transport Innovation Fund (TIF) proposals in Manchester.
A Yes vote in the local referendum would mean £3bn of public transport improvements in Greater Manchester, including improved bus and rail services, and also the Metrolink tram network being extended through Sale Moor to Wythenshawe and Manchester Airport.
Paul Goggins said: “This is a once in a generation opportunity for us to get much needed investment into the local transport network in Manchester. If there is a No vote in the referendum then we will not get the £3bn worth of improvements that have been promised under the TIF plans.
“I have sent off my vote today, supporting the proposals. A Yes vote means massive investment for Wythenshawe and Sale East. It will mean Metrolink trams through Sale Moor, Wythenshawe town centre and out to the airport, as well as better train and bus services for local residents.
“In addition to the improvements TIF would bring, I will continue to campaign for new rail stops on the Altrincham to Stockport line, including at Baguley and Northenden.
”We cannot afford to let this opportunity pass us by, and I hope that people locally will join me in voting Yes this week.”
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