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SubscribeSt Ives line backing Cambridgeshire county councillors have voted in favour of using the former track bed for heavy rail rather than turning it into a guided busway. A branch petition, signed by nearly 2000 local people backing the railway reopening, was presented to the county transportation committee before the start of the debate. Further support came from an opinion poll conducted by Friends of the Earth. Out of 1100 responses, 95% wanted the railway with just a handful in favour of the bus way or wanting neither scheme. It is clear that local people recognise the benefits of rail in providing through services and a faster journey. The bus way journey between St Ives and Cambridge would take nearly 40 minutes, 10 minutes longer than existing buses! Plans to develop parts of northern Cambridge served by the proposed route are currently being discussed. The branch has indicated support for a mixed development of the site of Chesterton Yard. Joint developers Railtrack and Anglian Water have suggested a new station at Chesterton as part of the project and they may also help fund the reopening of the St Ives route. Sainsbury's who formerly wanted the bus way, may also contribute.
Sales boom The branch sales stand has been busy during the summer with highly sucessful days at Huntingdon, the Ipswich Rail 150 event and Histon. Secondhand books, tapes, cakes and plants in addition to RDS publications helped boost sales to over £250. Many thanks to all those who helped on the day.
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