Written question asked by Russell Brown (Labour) on Thursday, 1 November 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 November 2001. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 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 responsibility (a) Railtrack and (b) Virgin Rail have for the provision of disabled access at Lockerbie Railway Station.

Answer: Mr. Russell Brown: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what responsibility (a) Railtrack and (b) Virgin Rail have for the provision of disabled access at Lockerbie railway station. [12923] Mr. Jamieson: Lockerbie station is owned by Railtrack and leased to ScotRrail who are the "Stations Facilities Owner" with responsibility for managing the station on a day to day basis. ScotRail would be responsible for overseeing the provision of enhanced facilities at the station.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 374 c139W; 12923
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Access Disability Railway stations Railtrack Lockerbie Virgin Trains
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk