The Journal today

Ippr North (a facebook friend) has secured front page of The Journal print and on line with their report on the desperate need for local rail services in the North to be brought up to speed. Chimes in with my Northumbria local rail franchise theme http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2012/03/16/chancellor-told-to-fund-north-east-rail-improvements-61634-30548808/ .The idea of a Northumbria franchise may be outshone by politicians in Cornwall! https://www.facebook.com/groups/233873179962922/