Written question asked by Richard Page (Conservative) on Thursday, 7 February 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 14 February 2002. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Thursday, 14 February 2002 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 estimate the rate of delivery of the fleet of new trains to replace those in service, indicating the first date of delivery and the number in service at the end of (a) 2002, (b) 2003 and (c) 2004. - (Holding answer 12 February 2002).

Answer: Mr. Page: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions if he will estimate the rate of delivery of the fleet of new trains to replace those in service, indicating the first date of delivery and the number in service at the end of (a) 2002, (b) 2003 and (c) 2004. [35827] Mr. Jamieson: [holding answer 12 February 2002]: London Transport's plans for modernisation of the tube are designed to deliver a comprehensive upgrade of the whole network as quickly and efficiently as possible. London Transport is currently consulting the Mayor and Transport for London on the plans following its announcement on 7 February that it is minded to proceed. I expect London Transport to publish detailed information on the train replacement and refurbishment programme following that consultation.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 35827; 380 c545W;380 c547W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Procurement Railways Railway network Modernisation Trains London Transport Rolling stock
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