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LNER services at Berwick 'not acceptable', says Borders MP

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Thursday, 11 December, 2025
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LNER services at Berwick 'not acceptable'

John Lamont MP said LNER services at Berwick train station are "not acceptable" in a UK Parliament debate he brought forward last week.

After a recent timetable change, LNER services at Berwick are now only once every two hours.

Borders MP John Lamont said: "I brought forward a debate in the UK Parliament on transport because it's clear that the Labour government is prioritising bigger cities over smaller towns and rural communities.

"Rural communities are missing out and being left behind by new train timetables that severely limit services.

"As a result of LNER decisions, backed by the Labour government, services will take longer, be less frequent, and be less convenient for commuters.

"They should be improving and increasing the availability of public transport, not making services worse.

"These decisions will do great damage to local communities and our economy, as fewer people travel and connectivity is reduced.

"I'll keep pushing LNER and the Labour government to provide the railway services that local residents deserve."

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