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Proceeding contribution from Geoffrey Hoon (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 12 February 2009. It occurred during Ministerial statement on New Trains (Investment).


New Trains (Investment)

Certainly, my emphasis has not been on speed itself, as I made clear in response to an earlier question. This is not simply about increasing the maximum speed; it is about improving reliability and efficiency and, crucially, about improving the experience of passengers in higher-quality vehicles. I therefore agree with, and welcome, my hon. Friend's observation.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
487 c1540;487 c1538 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Contracts Barclays Investment High speed trains Job creation East Coast main line Manufacturing industries Procurement Railways Railway network Electrification Rolling stock Bombardier Transportation John Laing Thameslink line National Express East Anglia Hitachi Great Western main line Midland main line West Anglia main line
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk