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Written question asked by Lord Bradshaw (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord De Mauley (Conservative) on Monday, 3 October 2011.


Railways: European Train Management System

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government from where the proposal to pilot the European Railway Transport Management System (ERTMS) originated; who took the final decision to pilot the ERTMS; and who took the decision to pilot the ERTMS on the Cambrian Line.
Answer

The Cambrian Coast was identified as an early deployment site for ERTMS by the Strategic Rail Authority in 2003, after consultation with the rail industry and key stakeholders. Consequently the Rail Regulator, in his Access Charges Review 2003: Final Conclusions, allowed for Network Rail to be funded to commence development during Control Period 3 (2004-05 to 2008-09).


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
11869; 730 c137WA
Session
2010-12
Notes
Answer received between Thursday 15 September and Monday 26 September 2011.
Subjects
Pilot schemes Railway signals European rail traffic management system Cambrian line
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk