HC Deb 20 May 1997 vol 294 c49W
Mr. Corbyn

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has to review proposals for the re-opening of passenger and freight services on the Bletchley to Bicester railway line. [177]

Ms Glenda Jackson

The East-West Rail Consortium, which is considering the possible re-opening of an East-West rail link north of London, has recently received a Phase II feasibility report. It is too early to say whether the work in hand will result in a viable proposal which the Government would be able to support.