Oliver Dowden has called on bus services to be improved as part of an ongoing transport plan.

Mr Dowden, MP for Hertsmere, believes buses towards Stanmore, which is where the Jubilee line terminates, will relieve pressure on Bushey’s “overcrowded” train station.

Hertfordshire County Council is currently going through a consultation process which is asking people in south west Hertfordshire about thoughts on proposals to change the transport system in the area.

Under the proposals, new roads could be built and layout could be altered to encourage people to use public transport such as park-and-ride as well as cycling.

A particular part of the transport plan looks at bus services between Bushey and Stanmore and Mr Dowden has written to the county council urging the measures to be pushed through.

He said: “Many of my constituents commute into London for work, often having to use delayed and overcrowded trains from nearby stations. Additional capacity on bus routes would help relieve this pressure, giving people the option of catching a bus to Stanmore and accessing the underground station.

“Similarly, more services would help those who struggle to travel alone maintain their independence, while also promoting reduced usage of cars, lowering pollution in our area.

“I have therefore urged the council to ensure that proposals for additional Bushey to London services are included in the final plan.”

Have your say on the consultation by visiting https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/about-the-council/consultations/transport-and-highways/south-west-herts-growth-transport-plan-consultation.aspx