Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Lord Jackson of Peterborough (Conservative). It was answered on Tuesday, 23 October 2007 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Peterborough Station

Question: The Minister will know that the redevelopment of Peterborough railway station is vital to the regeneration of the city centre in Peterborough. Will he give an undertaking that he will prevail upon Network Rail to work speedily and closely with key stakeholders in Peterborough, including Peterborough city council, Opportunity Peterborough and other private developers, to ensure that we have a 21st century railway station not too long into the 21st century?

Answer: The hon. Gentleman makes a valid point. His concerns for his railway station and the economic driver that it can be for his community is echoed by many Members of the House. Network Rail's proposals for Peterborough station are entirely a matter for him and Network Rail's private sector partners. However, I would be more than happy to convey to Network Rail the hon. Gentleman's concerns that that work should be progressed early.

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