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 whether Network Rail had discussions with the Olympic Delivery Authority prior to 1 January 2012 on the need to complete the improvements to Swanley railway station in time for the 2012 Paralympic road cycling event at Brands Hatch.

Answer: The Olympic Delivery Authority continues to take a close interest in the development of all transport infrastructure works associated with London 2012, and has regularly discussed Swanley station with Network Rail. The initial development works undertaken for the scheme indicated a completion date of 15 August 2012.Given the associated delivery risk with this date, a decision has been made to switch the venue station from Swanley to Sevenoaks, which already has step free access and excellent transport links.

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