HC Deb 02 May 1939 vol 346 c1705W
Mr. Trevor Cox

asked the Minister of Transport what progress is being made with regard to the electrification of the London and North Eastern Railway between Manchester and Woodhead?

Captain Wallace

I am informed by the London and North Eastern Railway Company that work on the electrification of their line between Manchester and Woodhead is progressing satisfactorily in accordance with a programme which contemplates its completion about the end of 1940.