South Essex businesses are being urged to have their say on the state of Britain's rail network.

The British Chambers of Commerce is organising an online poll to find out just what impact the growing chaos and unreliability of the system is having on them. It hopes to use the results to pressure the Government into action.

John Clayton, of the Essex Chambers of Commerce, said: "It is only by demonstrating the scale of the problem to the Government and the rail industry watchdogs that business can ensure that maintenance of a sustainable, successful, economy remains at the heart of the rail transport debate."

To take part, visit www.britishchambers.org.uk/railpoll

Published Tuesday, March 5, 2002