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Proceeding contribution from Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 25 November 2010. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Rail Investment.


Rail Investment

One benefit of High Speed 2 will be a release of capacity on the commuter section of the west coast main line from Euston to Milton Keynes. Will the Secretary of State confirm that as a result of today's statement, rolling stock formerly used on Thameslink might be released to ease congestion on that line?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
519 c476 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Capital investment Elizabeth line Fares Greater London Franchises High speed trains Railway stations Railways Railway network Passengers Rapid transit systems Overcrowding Repairs and maintenance Electrification Rolling stock North West Thameslink line Great Western main line
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk