Dear Rail supporters,

At this critical juncture when the bill introduced by Minister Farraway to amend the Transport Administration Act 1988 will be debated in the NSW upper house next week, we need to urgently send letters to Hon. Jenny Aitchison, Shadow minister for regional transport and roads to emphasise the importance of rail services between Armidale,Glen Innes and Wallangarra; Seek her and Labor's assistance to make the line operational again for trains; ask her to oppose the bill to amend the Transport Administration Act to facilitate rail trails and roads on unused regional rail lines.

Personal letters and stories informing her the impact of not having enough public transport options in the northern part of New England to connect with Brisbane and Queensland would be highly advisable.

We are preparing an article for the media also.  Will send it in a day or two for your information.

Ms Jenny Aitchison, MP
2/12 Elgin Street
MAITLAND NSW 2320P(02) 4933 1617F(02) 4933 4782

maitland@parliament.nsw.gov.au