Politicians and protesters rallied outside train stations this morning to save a key rail link.

Paul Burstow, MP for Sutton and Cheam, was joined by Liberal Democrat councillors Richard Clifton and Heather Honour at Sutton train station to protest at the proposed cut to the service.

Thousands of commuters from across south London use the service, which connects the area to destinations as far away as Luton Airport.

Plans to axe the Thameslink through service to central London and King's Cross would disrupt commuters and make Sutton a less attractive place to invest, according to Mr Burstow. 

Mr Burstow said: "The plans would mean commuters would have to use a less reliable service to get further than Blackfriars. This would cause chaos to commuters."

Commuters are being urged to attend a meeting at the Arena Room at Scola tomorrow (Thursday 19) at 7pm to discuss the new franchise proposals.

Councillor Clifton said of the proposals: "We pride ourselves on our train links. From Sutton you can be in Lille or Brussels within two train journeys."

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