The Central Rail Corridor Board met on Friday 20 June 2008 to receive the draft of the study from Network Rail. After much deliberation, the Board judged that there are still issues that require clarification.
Network Rail will present a final version of the study to the Board in July. Once the Board is satisfied that all relevant matters have been taken into consideration, the report will be published and the public invited to comment. Details of how to obtain a copy of the study and comment forms will be made available.
Councillor Rupert Simmons, Chairman of the Central Rail Corridor Board, said: "A lot of time and effort has been put into getting the report to the stage it is at today and a lot of professional expertise has been brought to bear on the matter.
"It is essential that comments are invited from local communities and organisations so that we do not miss any evidence before the Central Rail Corridor Board makes a decision on whether or not to progress to a next stage study.
"We will develop a consultation exercise to inform the Board at a decision making meeting on this study, which is likely to be in October. I want to ensure that the Board does not miss any new evidence before it decides on the future of this rail link".
Notes to editors
Network Rail has a statutory duty to develop and set route strategies on behalf of the whole rail industry.
The Central Rail Corridor Board Members comprise representatives from:
- East Sussex County Council
- Wealden District Council
- Lewes District Council
- South East England Development Agency
- South East England Regional Assembly
plus Charles Hendry MP and Norman Baker MP.
The Central Rail Corridor Board Observers include representatives from Uckfield, Lewes and Crowborough Town Councils and representatives for Lewes and Wealden Parish Councils.
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