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Written question asked by Lord Bradshaw (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 11 June 2013, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 June 2013. It was answered by Earl Attlee (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 June 2013.


Railways: Electrification

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have identified sufficient electric rolling stock which will be available by December 2014 when the electrification of a substantial part of the railway network will be complete.[HL797]

Answer

By December 2014, assuming satisfactory conclusion of the electrification works, it will be possible for Northern Rail to operate electric services between Liverpool and Manchester via Newton-le-Willows and between Liverpool and Wigan via St Helens Central. The Department continues to work with industry partners on the plan for the delivery of rolling stock to utilise the electric infrastructure from this date.

No other electrification projects are due for completion by December 2014.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL797; 746 c40WA
Session
2013-14
Subjects
Railways Electrification Rolling stock
Link
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