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Written question asked by Eddie McGrady (Social Democratic & Labour Party) on Monday, 14 November 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 16 November 2005. It was answered by Shaun Woodward (Labour) on Wednesday, 23 November 2005 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Belfast-Dublin Rail Services

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will take steps to upgrade the infrastructure on the Belfast to Dublin railway line to reduce the train travel time between Belfast and Dublin; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

Translink has recently commissioned a consultant to undertake a study into the feasibility and likely cost of reducing journey times for rail services between Belfast and Dublin. As the study is expected to continue to the end of this year, a statement cannot be made at this stage.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
439 c1976W;439 c1976W; 29449
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Belfast Railways Dublin
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk