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Written question asked by Louise Ellman (Labour) on Thursday, 30 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 November 2003. It was answered by Tony McNulty (Labour) on Thursday, 6 November 2003 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Dept for Transport

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when he expects trains from Liverpool to London to travel at speeds of 125 mph. - (Holding answer 4 November 2003).
Answer

Mrs. Ellman: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he expects trains from Liverpool to London to travel at speeds of 125 mph. [136453] Mr. McNulty: [holding answer 4 November 2003]: It is expected that the modernisation of the West Coast Main Line will enable train services, including those from London to Liverpool, to travel at speeds of up to 125 mph from the autumn of 2004.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
136453; 412 c726-7W
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Greater London Railways Railway network Liverpool Speed limits West Coast main line
Link
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