Enfield Rail Campaign
Nick launched the Enfield Rail Campaign with anxious local commuters Adele Panayi and Chris Jones three years ago. The campaign objective is to secure massive support from commuters and their families to lobby the rail operators to address the problems that impact on passengers' daily lives - the problems that they put up with everyday, despite increasing fares and poorer service.
Enfield has two rail operators. National Express and First Capital Connect.
We want reliable trains
A third rail line between Liverpool Street and Broxbourne
Safe, clean and manned stations
We want to ensure Enfield commuters get their fair share of the extra rolling stock available from the Rail Operators.
Nick and the campaign team are regularly at stations meeting commuters and the Rail Operators management to lobby for support. They issue newsletters and report back on what progress is being made. In addition Nick ensures he travel from all of the constituency stations to keep in touch with the level of service commuters receive. Do stop and chat to him if you see him!
Nick has raised the issues in parliament, to read his speech and the ministers response please click here.
A key issue for the borough is the development of a third rail line which will not just ease congestion, but improve capacity. The future development of the borough depends upon a comprehensive investment in the borough, more so with the development of the new housing estate at Meridian Water, south of the constituency. The requirement of a more effective rail line is crucial for attracting new business investment to the area as is the development of the Northern Gateway Access Road Previous governments have failed to invest in Enfield's infrastructure and Nick is pressing the case for investment in our rail and road network in the east of the borough.
Get involved! There are lots of things you can do to help us get the rail sewrvice imporved:
- Vote below in our online poll
- Help us deliver leaflets at the stations with us
- Hold a house meeting where Nick de Bois will come and explain to your friends why change is so important (email Nick direct at nickdebois@enfieldnorth.org or phone / write)
