Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Andrew Love (Labour). It was answered on Tuesday, 30 January 2007 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

London Underground

Question: Sadly, my constituency does not lie on the London Underground system. Perhaps my hon. Friend could do something about that. The Piccadilly line runs close by, however, and there have been real problems on that line because of a lack of investment over many years that has led to delays and difficulties for passengers. What reassurance can my hon. Friend give to the House that the PPP will lead to the investment needed to improve the service for my constituents?

Answer: I understand my hon. Friend’s concerns for his constituents, including the fact that there is no underground station in his constituency. However, the Piccadilly line is now performing at a level above the contract specifications and, importantly for my hon. Friend’s constituents, it is due for a major upgrade in 2014, when new signals and trains will reduce average journey times by a fifth and increase passenger capacity by 25 per cent.

Secondary information

Type: Oral question
Reference: 456 c77-8
Session: 2006-07
Oral question type: 1st Supplementary
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: London Underground Public private partnerships Piccadilly line Grants
Link: View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk