HC Deb 31 October 1989 vol 159 c135W
Mr. Vaz

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what discussions he has had with British Rail about improvements to the main InterCity South Yorkshire to London line, and when they could be scheduled for implementation.

Mr. Portillo

InterCity services are a commercial matter for British Rail. Any new investment would need to earn a proper return. British Rail introduced improved services on the midland main line, with faster and more frequent trains, on 2 October.