Written question asked by Lord Wade of Chorlton (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 July 1996. It was answered by Viscount Goschen (Conservative) on Tuesday, 16 July 1996.

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Goschen, Viscount

Question

Whether the upgrading of the west coast main line will bring it to a standard to allow speeds of up to 140 mph, so making possible a journey time of two hours between London and Manchester and four hours between London and Glasgow.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

574 c58WA

Session

1995-96

Subjects

Railway network Modernisation West Coast main line