The council is campaigning to improve train journey times from Wokingham to London in a bid to encourage more people to use the service.

Wokingham Borough Council is wanting South Western Railway to introduce ‘fast’ trains that don’t stop at stations between Twickenham and the capital.

This was considered in 2017 by Network Rail but due to ‘minimal demand’ it was never followed through.

The council now says the time is right to revisit the idea and make train travel a more attractive option again.

Cllr Paul Fishwick, executive member for active travel, highways and transport, said: “I was delighted to second this motion as everyone on this council recognises the importance of tackling the climate emergency.

“We also cannot allow political differences to stand in the way of reducing air pollution, a major health hazard to which car usage is a significant contributor, nor the health and economic benefits of making public transport more accessible and desirable for everyone.

“As well as helping the environment, we’re determined to do all we can to support residents by making rail journeys into London - where many of them work - more attractive.”