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Written question asked by Lord Stoddart of Swindon (Independent Labour) on Monday, 16 March 2015, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 March 2015. It was answered by Baroness Kramer (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 25 March 2015 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Great Western Main Line

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Kramer on 11 March (HL5330) concerning the electrification of Thames Valley railways, whether they will answer the question relating to the cost of the project; and what action, if any, they are taking to ensure that the project is delivered on time.

Answer

The final cost of the Great Western electrification programme has not yet been determined. Network Rail continues to develop, design and cost the electrification programme with both the Department for Transport and the Office of Rail Regulation.

Network Rail must deliver the portfolio of electrification across the UK within its overall budget. We are working closely with Network Rail and the Office of Rail Regulation to ensure the successful delivery of the electrification of Thames Valley railways.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL5753
Session
2014-15
Related items
Great Western Main Line
Wednesday, 11 March 2015
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Costs Electrification Great Western main line
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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