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Written question asked by Kelvin Hopkins (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 March 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 April 2010. It was answered by Chris Mole (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 April 2010 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Thameslink Railway Line

Question
To ask the Minister of State, Department for Transport whether (a) a local authority and (b) other organisations have powers to block the development of additional train maintenance depots for the new Thameslink rolling stock.
Answer

Network Rail has commenced the process for progressing planning consents for the two new train maintenance depots for the new Thameslink rolling stock with the relevant local authorities.It would be inappropriate to comment on the outcome of these discussions at this stage.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
508 c1168W; 325781
Session
2009-10
Registered interest declared
Yes
Subjects
Rolling stock Thameslink line
Link
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