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Written question asked by Lord Berkeley (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Davies of Oldham (Labour) on Monday, 13 June 2005.


Channel Tunnel Rail Link

Question
Whether a travelator connection between Stratford International station and the present Stratford station was included in the authorised Channel Tunnel Rail Link scheme; and what commitment was given to Parliament that this would be built as part of the scheme.
Answer

The provision of a mechanical link such as a travelator between Stratford International and Stratford regional stations was a condition of the Channel Tunnel Rail Link (Stratford Station and Subsidiary Works) Order 2001. Investigations and discussions continue on the most appropriate form of such a link.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
330; 672 c114WA
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Access Construction High Speed 1 line Escalators Stratford Station