Adjournment debate on the effect of recent railway timetable changes on Lewes constituents.

Adjournment debate on the effect of recent railway timetable changes on Lewes constituents.

I wish to raise a constituency matter relating to rail services to my constituency, and in particular the impact of the new timetable introduced on 14 December last year. It is fair to say that in the years leading up to last December, my constituents were seeing an improved railway...

I wish to raise a constituency matter relating to rail services to my constituency, and in particular the impact of the new timetable introduced on 14 December last year. It is fair to say that in the years leading up to last December, my constituents were seeing an improved railway...

At the outset, I congratulate the hon. Member for Lewes (Norman Baker) on securing this debate about rail services on the Brighton main line and the effect of the timetable changes on his Lewes constituents. The hon. Gentleman acknowledged the substantial investment that has gone in and benefited many towns...

At the outset, I congratulate the hon. Member for Lewes (Norman Baker) on securing this debate about rail services on the Brighton main line and the effect of the timetable changes on his Lewes constituents. The hon. Gentleman acknowledged the substantial investment that has gone in and benefited many towns...

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what involvement her Department has had in the alteration of timetables and services on the Gatwick Express over the last 12 months.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what involvement her Department has had in the alteration of timetables and services on the Gatwick Express over the last 12 months.

Draft SIs on rail vehicle accessibility (gatwick express class 458 vehicles) exemption (SI 2006/933) . Considered by Standing Committee (minutes of proceedings at UP 7 2005-06)

Draft SIs on rail vehicle accessibility (gatwick express class 458 vehicles) exemption (SI 2006/933) . Considered by Standing Committee (minutes of proceedings at UP 7 2005-06)

rose to move, That the draft order laid before the House on 7 February be approved [18th Report from the Joint Committee and 25th Report from the Merits Committee]. The noble Lord said: My Lords, I beg to move the order confident that I shall be the only contributor to the debate because today I have...

rose to move, That the draft order laid before the House on 7 February be approved [18th Report from the Joint Committee and 25th Report from the Merits Committee]. The noble Lord said: My Lords, I beg to move the order confident that I shall be the only contributor to the debate because today I have...

My Lords, I might surprise the Minister by asking a question on this order. We in no way oppose the Gatwick Express exemption order, but the Minister said that it might take two decades to make all carriages comply with the Act. Will many of the carriages be converted towards the...

My Lords, I might surprise the Minister by asking a question on this order. We in no way oppose the Gatwick Express exemption order, but the Minister said that it might take two decades to make all carriages comply with the Act. Will many of the carriages be converted towards the...

My Lords, I declare an interest as an employee of the National Express Group, the parent company which will eventually operate the class 458 trains, subject to this affirmative order. The Minister’s emollient phraseology nearly tempted me not to intervene at all. He dealt with the previous order with his typical concern and...

My Lords, I declare an interest as an employee of the National Express Group, the parent company which will eventually operate the class 458 trains, subject to this affirmative order. The Minister’s emollient phraseology nearly tempted me not to intervene at all. He dealt with the previous order with his typical concern and...

My Lords, the House will not expect me to take quite the pessimistic view that the noble Lord, Lord Bradshaw, takes on the issue. I want to reassure him that we are concerned to introduce a framework for the orders, after consultation, in which we can minimise the amount of valuable time...

My Lords, the House will not expect me to take quite the pessimistic view that the noble Lord, Lord Bradshaw, takes on the issue. I want to reassure him that we are concerned to introduce a framework for the orders, after consultation, in which we can minimise the amount of valuable time...

My Lords, the last speech was interesting. I agreed with some of it in that we have all had to wait far too long to pass something that might improve the situation. These vehicles are nowhere near as disabled-unfriendly or far below the standards we have set as their predecessor. So...

My Lords, the last speech was interesting. I agreed with some of it in that we have all had to wait far too long to pass something that might improve the situation. These vehicles are nowhere near as disabled-unfriendly or far below the standards we have set as their predecessor. So...

My Lords, I am quite horrified at the size of the documentation and the amount of effort that has clearly gone into the process of approving the use of two other trains to replace those which are being taken out of service. The Government frequently say that they want to reduce...

My Lords, I am quite horrified at the size of the documentation and the amount of effort that has clearly gone into the process of approving the use of two other trains to replace those which are being taken out of service. The Government frequently say that they want to reduce...

Draft SI on rail vehicle accessibility (gatwick express class 458 vehicles) exemption (SI 2006/933).Lords debate on motion to approve. Agreed to on question

Draft SI on rail vehicle accessibility (gatwick express class 458 vehicles) exemption (SI 2006/933).Lords debate on motion to approve. Agreed to on question

Draft SI on rail vehicle accessibility (gatwick express class 458 vehicles) (Affirmative instrument). Together with an explanatory memorandum from Department for Transport. Approved by Parliament. Made 28 March 2006 (SI 2006/933) Coming into force 6 April 2006

Draft SI on rail vehicle accessibility (gatwick express class 458 vehicles) (Affirmative instrument). Together with an explanatory memorandum from Department for Transport. Approved by Parliament. Made 28 March 2006 (SI 2006/933) Coming into force 6 April 2006

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the impact the Strategic Rail Authority's proposals for the Gatwick Express will have on airport users. (Failed OPQ).

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the impact the Strategic Rail Authority's proposals for the Gatwick Express will have on airport users. (Failed OPQ).

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make a statement on the future of the Gatwick Express. (Failed OPQ).

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make a statement on the future of the Gatwick Express. (Failed OPQ).

Rail Vehicle Accessibility (South West Trains Class 458 Vehicles) Exemption (Amendment) Order (SI 2004/2149). Lords debate on a motion that an Humble Address be presented to Her Majesty praying that the Order be annulled. Motion withdrawn. Also debated with Rail Vehicle Accessibility (Gatwick Express Class 460 Vehicles) Exemption (Amendment) Order (SI 2004/2150) and Rail Vehicle Accessibility (Hull Trains Class 222) Exemption Order (SI 2004/2180). Motion not moved on either.

Rail Vehicle Accessibility (South West Trains Class 458 Vehicles) Exemption (Amendment) Order (SI 2004/2149). Lords debate on a motion that an Humble Address be presented to Her Majesty praying that the Order be annulled. Motion withdrawn. Also debated with Rail Vehicle Accessibility (Gatwick Express Class 460 Vehicles) Exemption (Amendment) Order...

SI 2004/2150 (Negative instrument). Coming into force 30 September 2004.

SI 2004/2150 (Negative instrument). Coming into force 30 September 2004.

Whether they consider it is of benefit to the consumer that South Central and Thameslink trains charge penalty fares and Gatwick Express do not. [HL 2588].

Whether they consider it is of benefit to the consumer that South Central and Thameslink trains charge penalty fares and Gatwick Express do not. [HL 2588].

SI 2001/3954 (Negative instrument). Coming into force 1 January 2002

SI 2001/3954 (Negative instrument). Coming into force 1 January 2002