§ Mr. James Davidsonasked the Minister of Transport whether it is intended to retain any railway track or railway stations other than those shown on the map published by her Department last week.
§ Mr. SwinglerThe map illustrates the basic network which the Government and the Railways Board have decided should be retained and developed. It does not purport to include every station nor to cover all the lines in London and the other conurbations. Nor does it show the track or formation of closed routes retained against possible future needs. The foreword to the map points out that a decision has not been taken to close any of the grey lines which are not proposed for inclusion in the basic network. Proposals for the withdrawal of passenger services using these routes will270W continue to be dealt with under the provisions of Section 56 of the Transport Act, 1962.