Written question asked by Robert Syms (Conservative) on Tuesday, 17 July 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 July 2007. It was answered by Tom Harris (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 July 2007 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Railways: Poole
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what plans she has to increase capacity on commuter trains between Poole and London, measured by (a) new carriages and (b) passenger numbers; and when the new capacity will be rolled out.
- Answer
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Stagecoach South Western replaced the train units that serve the train service to Weymouth from commencement of the new franchise (February 2007). The train service consisted of five car class 442 units with a capacity of 495 passengers which were replaced with five car class 444 units with a capacity of 520 passengers. The department is not aware of any further plans by Stagecoach South Western to increase capacity on this line.
Secondary information
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- Reference
- 151575; 463 c924W
- Session
- 2006-07
- Subjects
- Railways Poole South West main line
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