ADVOCATES of new rail stations serving Wellington and Cullompton are being urged to join a delegation to Parliament to lobby the minster in charge.

MP Gideon Amos (Lib Dem, Taunton & Wellington) is calling on people to travel to the capital by coach as part of his efforts to get the stations project back on track.

Mr Amos is hoping to fill a coach, which will travel to Parliament on Wednesday, April 23, to meet Rail Minister, Lord Hendy.

The stations project remains under review by the government after the Restoring Your Railway programme was scrapped last summer.

“This project is a crucial opportunity to improve connectivity, leisure, and business opportunities across the south west,” Mr Amos said.

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“I’m determined to see it through and I’m working closely with Richard Foord, MP for Honiton & Sidmouth, to make it happen.

“We will be taking a delegation to London to demonstrate the widespread support for the project.

“We will be departing early from Wellington by coach, spending a few hours around Parliament, before holding a demonstration outside and formally handing a letter to the Minister. We will then return home the same day.”

The MP, who was elected at last year’s general election, has already met Secretary of State of Transport, Heidi Alexander, and Lord Hendy to press home the case for the two stations.

“We will continue to press hard for the project to go ahead and will not rest until these vital stations are reopened,” he added.

To register for the trip, which costs £25, call 01823 336666 or email organiser@tandwlibdems.org.