Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Davies of Oldham (Labour). It was answered on Thursday, 3 March 2011.
Railways: Light Rail Vehicles
- Question
- My Lords, given the number of places in the country where a light rail solution to transport needs would be most welcome, does the noble Earl accept that the issue of ride quality is fairly marginal, given that we are talking about the short distances to be covered? I hope that he will show some enthusiasm for making progress in this respect and not wait on the report of the McNulty study.
- Answer
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My Lords, I should like to make it quite clear that, personally, I am very enthusiastic about light rail vehicles. One of the advantages of the Parry People Mover is that it is extremely energy-efficient. But I also have to point out that Network Rail had to undertake improvements to the line to achieve an acceptable ride quality for passengers.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 725 c1172-3
- Session
- 2010-12
- Oral question type
- Supplementary
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Lords chamber
- Related items
- Subjects
- Rapid transit systems Rail Value for Money Review
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