Written question asked by Bernard Jenkin (Conservative) on Wednesday, 28 February 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 March 2001. It was answered by Keith Hill (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 March 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 all the speed restrictions on the London to Norwich railway line will be lifted by Easter. - (Holding answer 5 March 2001).

Answer: Mr. Jenkin: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if all the speed restrictions on the London to Norwich railway line will be lifted by Easter. [152361] Mr. Hill: [holding answer 5 March 2001]: Railtrack is removing the remaining speed restrictions on the London-Norwich line in accordance with its National Recovery Plan, but some of the less severe restrictions will remain in place into the summer. Additionally, as with other parts of the network, the London--Norwich line will continue to be affected by speed restrictions imposed for other reasons.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 364 c254W; 152361
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Railway network Repairs and maintenance Speed limits First Great Eastern
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