Written question asked by Harry Cohen (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 December 2003. It was answered by Tony McNulty (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 December 2003 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, who is responsible for replacement of rolling stock on the London Underground Victoria Line; and if he will make a statement. - Includes figures.

Answer: Harry Cohen: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport who is responsible for replacement of rolling stock on the London Underground Victoria Line; and if he will make a statement. [141178] Mr. McNulty: Responsibility for London Underground transferred from the Government to Transport for London in July this year. Improvements to the Victoria Line infrastructure are the responsibility of Metronet Rail BCV. Metronet are committed to the delivery of 47 new trains on the Victoria Line, all of which will enter service between 2009 and 2012.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 141178; 415 c52W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Procurement London Underground Underground railways Rolling stock Victoria line
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk