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Written question asked by Lord Berkeley (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 28 February 1997. It was answered by Viscount Goschen (Conservative) on Friday, 28 February 1997.


Goschen, Viscount

Question
What changes would have to be made to the design of the Channel Tunnel Rail Link to cater for future upgrade to about 350 kph, particularly in respect of geometry of track layouts, track design, and overhead line equipment, for the sections Channel Tunnel to Ebbsfleet, Ebbsfleet to Stratford, and Stratford to St Pancras.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
578 c118WA
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Construction Channel tunnel Land Railway network Railway track Sales Statutory instruments
Legislation
Channel Tunnel Rail Link Act 1996