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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 Wednesday, 7 April 2010. It was answered by Chris Mole (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 April 2010 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Thameslink Railway Line: Rolling Stock

Question
(2) what plans he has to (a) establish new and (b) develop existing train maintenance depots to support the new fleet of Thameslink trains.
Answer

The Department for Transport is planning to establish new depots to support the new fleet of Thameslink trains at Hornsey in the London borough of Haringey and at Three Bridges in the borough of Crawley.Network Rail has commenced the process for securing planning consents for these depots 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 c1363-4W; 325804
Session
2009-10
Registered interest declared
Yes
Subjects
Rolling stock Thameslink line
Link
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