Written question asked by Baroness Morgan of Cotes (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 December 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 December 2010. It was answered by Theresa Villiers (Conservative) on Monday, 20 December 2010 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Midland Main Line: Standards

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport pursuant to the statement of 25 November 2010, Official Report, columns 466-68, on rail investment, what plans he has to improve the line speed, reliability and capacity of services on the Midland Main Line.

Answer: The spending review confirmed approval for a package of works totalling £69 million to allow increased line speeds on the Midland Main Line by 2013. The work will enable an improvement of at least eight minutes in the journey time between London and Sheffield. At the south end of the route the Thameslink programme will increase capacity and improve accessibility to, from and through London. The first stage is planned to be delivered by 2012.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 30441; 520 c1001W
Session: 2010-12
Related items: Rail Investment
Thursday, 25 November 2010
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Commons; Midland Main Line: Standards
Tuesday, 11 January 2011
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Standards Midland main line
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk