 South west MPs have joined forces to fight for the sleeper |
Campaigners working to save Cornwall's sleeper rail service to London have passed the 1,000 signature mark for their petition. The Save Our Sleeper campaign was launched earlier this month to retain a night service to the capital.
Cornish MPs are leading the campaign to save the sleeper amid fears it could be withdrawn next April by whoever wins the new Greater Western franchise.
The train loses an estimated �2.5m a year, according to government figures.
The sleeper train is popular with business travellers from Cornwall because it means they can arrive in London in time for early meetings.
The Department for Transport will choose the successful bidder for the new franchise which will start on 1 April.
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