Railways: Capacity

House of Lords written question – answered at on 7 March 2007.

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Photo of Lord Bradshaw Lord Bradshaw Spokesperson in the Lords, Transport

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will underwrite the hiring of additional units to cater for the greater capacity needs on routes within the Northern Rail franchise.

Photo of Lord Bassam of Brighton Lord Bassam of Brighton Government Whip, Government Whip

The Department for Transport is discussing with Northern Rail the options for additional units to increase capacity on the services which Northern Rail operates and the ways in which they might be funded.

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