Written question asked by David Drew (Labour) on Friday, 10 December 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 December 2004. It was answered by Tony McNulty (Labour) on Monday, 20 December 2004 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, which different train protection systems are in use; and what timescales are involved in moving to a fully comprehensive system.

Answer: Mr. Drew: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport which different train protection systems are in use; and what timescales are involved in moving to a fully comprehensive system. [204899] Mr. McNulty: The Train Protection and Warning System and the Automatic Warning System are both fitted on a comprehensive basis across Network Rail's infrastructure. In addition, versions of British Rail's automatic train protection system are fitted on sections of the Great Western and Chiltern lines. The European Rail Traffic Management System is under development and scheduled to be trialled on the Cambrian line in 2007-08.

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