Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 30 January 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 February 2001. It was answered by Keith Hill (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 February 2001 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, If he will make a statement on planned investment in the rail network in East Sussex. (Failed OPQ). - Inc figures.

Answer: Mr. Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will make a statement on planned investment in the rail network in East Sussex. [148469] Mr. Hill: GoVia will invest up to £20 million over a period of up to 20 years as the preferred counterparty for the new replacement South Central franchise. East Sussex will benefit from electrification between Uckfield and Hurst Green and Ashford and Hastings, new rolling stock and station refurbishment including platform extensions.

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