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Proceeding contribution from Lord Hammond of Runnymede (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 19 May 2011. It occurred during Ministerial statement on McNulty Report and West Coast Rail.


McNulty Report and West Coast Rail

Yes, of course. The fact that the Great Western franchise will be re-let in 2013 will enable us to bring forward to that date the incorporation of the benefits of McNulty's work. However, I would re-emphasise that one of Sir Roy's key conclusions—one that I strongly share—is that our railway is not the same in every area. What is right for the west coast main line might not be right for the East Anglia franchise. What is right for the northern franchise might not be right for the south-eastern franchise. We will consider each franchise individually, and look at different models appropriate to the type of railway involved. We will proceed on that basis, and we will learn as we go.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
528 c530 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Cost effectiveness Fares Finance Franchises Railways Network Rail Subsidies Train operating companies West Coast main line Office of Rail Regulation Commuters Rail Value for Money Review
Link
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