Written question asked by Lord Berkeley (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 December 2004. It was answered by Lord Davies of Oldham (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 December 2004.

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Davies of Oldham, Lord

Question

Why the recently announced Eurostar maintenance facility will cost £402 million, given that the recently constructed Thames Trains maintenance facility at Bedford cost £12 million and that for Virgin Trains near Birmingham cost £45 million. [HL 22].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 22; 667 c9-10WA

Session

2004-05

Subjects

Costs Construction High Speed 1 line Greater London Facilities Railways Repairs and maintenance Trains Eurostar