Proposals to scrap the Finsbury Park Bus Interchange have been branded “bitterly disappointing” by Liberal Democrat councillors in Haringey.

The interchange was due to be expanded to improve bus services to and from the station. But it looks like it will not get the go-ahead following the Strategic Rail Authority’s (SRA) announcement on Thursday that they were facing a cash crisis. The SRA has stated that Government’s 10-year plan for modernising Britain’s railways would have to be completely revised.

Lynne Featherstone comments:

“It is disgraceful that the Government and the SRA are unable to successfully manage a long-term plan that was meant to bring our infrastructure into line, and the Finsbury Park Scheme may be lost as a result of their short-sightedness.

“One of the vital parts of regeneration in any area is good road and rail links. It is a major set back for the residents that the scheme looks doomed. However I will be pressing the SRA and the Government to keep its promise and upgrade the interchange.”