§ Mr. DismoreTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what representations he has received on the transport service from Mill Hill broadway; and if he will make a statement. [13118]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonI have received one representation from the hon. Member, about a decision by Thameslink Trains in respect of a morning peak rail service, and one representation about the price of rail fares which relates to journey from Mill Hill Broadway. I have received no representations relating to bus services in the area.
I expect franchised train operators to alter service patterns over time to respond to demand, and to do this in the interests of their passengers. I understand that Thameslink Trains have made a change to the morning peak timetable in order better to accommodate the passengers expected at that time and to mitigate overcrowding. Thameslink have to meet the Franchising Director's standards in respect of overcrowding, and plan a timetable which complies with their passenger service requirement. Decisions about how they achieve this are a matter for them.