Written question asked by Martin Linton (Labour) on Thursday, 29 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 April 2001. It was answered by Keith Hill (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 April 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 intends to proceed with the East London Line extension to (a) Croydon, (b) Wimbledon and (c) Clapham Junction.

Answer: Mr. Linton: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he intends to proceed with the East London Line extension to (a) Croydon, (b) Wimbledon and (c) Clapham Junction. [156738] Mr. Hill: The proposals to extend the East London Line to West Croydon and Wimbledon form part of the Transport and Works Act application submitted last year by London Underground Ltd. The Secretary of State is considering the Inspector's report. The Strategic Rail Authority are looking into the possibility of a third extension to Clapham Junction as part of their Orbirail study.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 156738; 366 c101W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Construction Croydon Greater London Railways Railway network Wimbledon East London line Clapham Junction Station
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