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Written question asked by Baroness McIntosh of Pickering (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 June 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 June 2005. It was answered by Derek Twigg (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 June 2005 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Railways

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he expects a direct rail link between Thirsk and London to be established; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

The Office of Rail Regulation is examining an application from Grand Central Railway to operate a direct rail service from Sunderland to London Kings Cross calling at Thirsk and will announce its findings in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
435 c1554W; 7726
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Railways Thirsk