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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)

I am most grateful for my hon. Friend's observations. Clearly, the train operating companies, which are ultimately responsible for paying for the trains, will want to use them to the maximum advantage. That will not only mean shorter journey times, but should allow more frequent services to destinations such as Edinburgh and others along that route.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
487 c1542;487 c1540 
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