Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Tuesday, 12 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 October 2004. It was answered by Tony McNulty (Labour) on Monday, 18 October 2004 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make a statement on the condition of (a) Romford and (b) Gidea Park railway stations; what plans he has to improve facilities at (a) Romford and (b) Gidea Park railway station.

Answer: Mr. Rosindell: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) if he will make a statement on the condition of (a) Romford and (b) Gidea Park railway stations; [191456] (2) what plans he has to improve facilities at (a) Romford and (b) Gidea Park railway station. [191458] Mr. McNulty: Romford and Gidea Park stations are managed on a day-to-day basis by ONE Great Eastern. Their franchise agreement with the Strategic Rail Authority requires them to maintain minimum standards of facilities at stations in terms of waiting accommodation, the provision of information, cleaning and maintenance. These requirements are currently being met. An audit programme is built into the franchise agreement to ensure that there is no degradation of facilities.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 425 c439W; 191456;191458
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Facilities Railway stations Standards Gidea Park Station Romford Station
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk