[Albert Owen in the Chair] — Rail Investment

Part of the debate – in Westminster Hall at 2:30 pm on 17 February 2011.

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Photo of Louise Ellman Louise Ellman Chair, Transport Committee, Chair, Transport Committee 2:30, 17 February 2011

My hon. Friend makes an important point. He reinforces the important link between rail investment and jobs.

Electrification that was planned long before the comprehensive spending review is going ahead, but only in part. I am pleased that the Government have confirmed the electrification of the Manchester-Liverpool line and the line from Preston to Blackpool. However, there are still problems with the electrification of the Great Western main line.