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Written question asked by Countess of Mar (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 30 October 2001. It was answered by Lord Falconer of Thoroton (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 October 2001.


Falconer of Thoroton, Lord

Question
Whether, with particular reference to Longannet Power Station, it is a perverse incentive that a railway re-opening project which reduces freight train mileage is seen as unattractive because the new shorter route would earn less in track access charges than the existing longer route; and whether this situation will change for Railtrack's successor. [HL 823].

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 823; 627 c154WA
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Coal fired power stations Fees and charges Freight Railways Scotland