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Written question asked by Ian Lavery (Labour) on Monday, 1 December 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 December 2014. It was answered by Claire O'Neill (Conservative) on Monday, 8 December 2014 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


East Coast Main Line

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the new franchise for passenger rail services on the East Coast Main Line ensures that the role of the guard is maintained on all trains for the life of the contract.

Answer

The Department for Transport has no requirements regarding the role of the guard in the new InterCity East Coast franchise. This will be a matter for the operator.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
216616
Session
2014-15
Subjects
Crew East Coast main line
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk