Proceeding contribution from Ruth Kelly (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 24 July 2007. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Sustainable Railways.

Sustainable Railways

I can tell the hon. Lady that the franchises currently in operation are already delivering benefits for passengers. We hope to improve on that in the coming seven years as we accommodate a massive increase in demand—180 million more people are to travel by rail every year. Of course, as we go forward, we want to make sure that passenger concerns are right at the heart of the franchising process. That is why I intend to make sure that Passenger Focus has more input in specifying the franchises in future.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 463 c703
Session: 2006-07
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Fares Finance Investment Procurement Railway stations Railways Overcrowding Standards Safety Tickets Rolling stock Thameslink line Reading Station Birmingham New Street Station
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Sustainable Railways

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