Written question asked by Sally Keeble (Labour) on Monday, 8 June 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 June 1998. It was answered by Glenda Jackson (Labour) on Thursday, 18 June 1998 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.
Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what assessment he has made of the impact on Northampton's train services of the West Coast Mainline upgrade agreed by the Rail Regulator.
- Answer
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Ms Keeble: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what assessment he has made of the impact on Northampton's train services of the West Coast Mainline upgrade agreed by the Rail Regulator. [45320] Ms Glenda Jackson: The Franchising Director has considered the impact of the PUG2 scheme when completed for services between London and Northampton. He has satisfied himself that Railtrack will be able to maintain the existing journey times for peak services, and also maintain the current number of such services. The Regulator has taken this advice into account in approving the PUG2 agreement.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 45320; 314 c277W
- Session
- 1997-98
- Subjects
- Investment Railways Railway network Modernisation Repairs and maintenance Northampton West Coast main line Commuters
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