§ 11. Mr. Thomas Macphersonasked the Minister of War Transport whether, in view of the overcrowded and inadequate railway service during the morning and evening rush hours, between Romford, Gidea Park and Liverpool Street, he will arrange for additional trains; and if he will take steps to ensure that the trains run to schedule, as for some time most of them have been consistently running late.
§ Mr. BarnesThe service between Romford, Gidea Park and Liverpool Street during business hours is the maximum that the L.N.E.R. can provide with their present resources, and I regret that in the circumstances some overcrowding of trains is unavoidable. The late running is mainly due to shortage of maintenance and other staff at locomotive depots. Fog, in recent weeks, has caused further difficulties. Every effort is being made to ensure punctual working.