EDM 127: National Express coach services to Launceston and North Cornwall

That this House deeply regrets the cancellation of the National Express 503 service between London and Penzance on 3 September 2024; notes that the 503 service offered inter city connections for people living in and around the town of Launceston which is not served by a mainline railway station or other coach services; further notes that local bus services do not offer a frequent or reliable method for people in Launceston to travel by public transport to other towns served by railway stations or inter city coach routes; further regrets the negative impact that this cancellation will have on residents, businesses and visitors to the area; calls on National Express to reinstate the 503 service as quickly as possible; further calls on National Express to consider introducing or reintroducing coach routes serving the towns of Bodmin, Bude, Camelford, Launceston, Padstow, St Columb Major and Wadebridge; and urges the Government to consider taking steps to ensure that inter city coach services are available to people living in and around towns in rural areas like North Cornwall that are not served by mainline rail services.