Written question asked by Patsy Calton (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 22 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 November 2003. It was answered by Tony McNulty (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 November 2003 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress is being made towards reducing the train journey time between London and Manchester; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mrs. Calton: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what progress is being made towards reducing the train journey time between London and Manchester; and if he will make a statement. [134556] Mr. McNulty: Work is currently underway to modernise the West Coast Main Line which will substantially reduce the current journey time of two hours 41 minutes. The Strategic Rail Authority's West Coast Main Line Strategy, published in June 2003, projects a reduction in minimum journey times between London and Manchester of around 40 minutes by 2007.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 134556; 413 c930W;413 c927W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Greater London Greater Manchester Railways Standards Trains West Coast main line
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk