Written question asked by Mark Lazarowicz (Labour) on Wednesday, 31 October 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 November 2001. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 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, if he will take steps to ensure that private rail tracks are marked by signs placed at the border between the public rail network and private lines.

Answer: Mr. Lazarowicz: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions if he will take steps to ensure that private rail tracks are marked by signs placed at the border between the public rail network and private lines. [12325] Mr. Jamieson: I understand from Railtrack that the public rail network is separated from private lines by fencing and barrier systems as appropriate. Where private lines cross over the public network, notification is provided of the type of barrier and signal process in place.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 12325; 374 c293W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Private sector Public sector Railways Railway network Railway track Railtrack Public private partnerships
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk