Skip to main content

Written question asked by Lord Hoyle (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Sunday, 24 October 1993. It was answered by Lord Freeman (Conservative) on Monday, 25 October 1993 on behalf of the Department of Transport.


Dept of Transport

Question
What steps he will be taking, in conjunction with British Rail, to improve services on the West Coast Main Line; and what plans he has for the modernisation of track & signalling on that route; & to guarantee the future of the west coast main line as a high-speed route between London, Warrington & Glasgow. - Inc fact that HMG have appointed Hambros bank to devise proposals for a joint venture to renew the infrastructure on the west coast main line.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
230 c427W;230 c429W
Session
1992-93
Subjects
Investment Private sector Railways Railway network Modernisation Travel West Coast main line Hambros Bank