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Written question asked by Michael Fallon (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 January 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 January 2012. It was answered by Theresa Villiers (Conservative) on Monday, 16 January 2012 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Swanley Railway Station

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport on what date Swanley railway station was designated as the travel gateway for the 2012 Paralympic road cycling event at Brands Hatch.
Answer

Brands Hatch was the last London 2012 venue to be announced in May 2011. As a result, transport plans and related publicity are only now being finalised.In the preliminary planning stages for spectator transport service design, Swanley was seen as a preferred venue rail station. Earlier publications including a press release in July 2011 announcing the Swanley improvement programme made reference to this.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
89525; 538 c485W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Repairs and maintenance Swanley Station
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk