HC Deb 12 November 1958 vol 595 cc381-2
42. Mr. Goodhart

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation on how many miles of railway line automatic train control equipment was installed during the last six months.

Mr. Watkinson

During the six months from May to October, the wiring and cables necessary for automatic warning control have been installed on 191 route miles. The inductors are now being fitted, and 300 route miles will be fully equipped by the end of the year.

Mr. Goodhart

Can my right hon. Friend assure the House that the A.T.C., and allied safety programmes, will not be cut in any economy drive on British Railways?

Mr. Watkinson

Yes, certainly. I am glad to say that it is rather ahead of schedule.

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