The case for investment in local rail links - including the Dawlish line - could be strengthened by a report by the Transport Select Committee.
It says regions such as the far South West have been starved of money, and calls on the Department for Transport to consider more factors when making funding decisions.
The MPs on the committee suggest that long term economic regeneration and social need should also be considered.
Majority of Devon MPs back assisted dying bill
Just three of Devon's 13 MPs voted against the bill
Crime panel member calls for commissioner to resign
It's in the wake of the suspension of acting Chief Constable Jim Colwell
City footballers take time out to spread some festive cheer
Exeter stars bring joy to children in hospital
Calls for more control over spending
Many projects coming in over budget
Election cycle change thrown out in Plymouth
Annual elections will still be held in the city
Exeter man sentenced for sexually assaulting young girl
Woody Spencer jailed for 25 years
