Written question asked by James Purnell (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 November 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 November 2001. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 November 2001 on behalf of the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, What rail infrastructure improvement targets Railtrack has met since privatisation. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Mr. Martlew: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what rail infrastructure improvement targets Railtrack has met since privatisation. [13571] James Purnell: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what rail infrastructure improvement targets Railtrack has met since privatisation. [13579] Mr. Jamieson: No infrastructure improvement targets were set at the time of privatisation. Since 1998 the Rail Regulator has set a range of targets for Railtrack covering track quality, broken rails and overall performance. Of these, the company has met that relating to broken rails for 2000-01 and a small proportion of those covering track quality and operational performance.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 13579; 375 c207W;375 c211W
Session: 2001-02
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Infrastructure Privatisation Railways Railway network Railway track Railtrack Standards
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk