HL Deb 09 October 2003 vol 653 c84WA
Lord Berkeley asked Her Majesty's Government

What provision is planned for passengers to move the 400 metres between London Stratford international and domestic stations. [HL4570]

Lord Davies of Oldham

A number of options are under consideration between Union Railways (North), the designers of section 2 of the Channel Tunnel rail link, Chelsfield/Stanhope, the promoters of the Stratford City development and the London Borough of Newham, the local planning authority. A decision on the most appropriate form for the link has not yet been taken.

Lord Berkeley

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether it is intended to move Eurostar's maintenance and servicing facility from North Pole to Temple Mills in London. [HL4571]

Lord Davies of Oldham

Operation of the Eurostar service following completion of section 2 of the Channel Tunnel rail link will require some form of maintenance and servicing facility at Temple Mills. My department is discussing with London & Continental Railways, the promoters of the Channel Tunnel rail link, what facilities should be provided at Temple Mills, and the implications for the present Eurostar facility at North Pole. No decisions have yet been taken.