§ Mr. RuaneTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will make a statement on the electrification of the North Wales railway line. [47114]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonThe electrification of the North Wales railway is a commercial matter for Railtrack. I understand that studies have been carried out by Railtrack 539W in conjunction with the relevant train operating companies but that electrification is not a commercially viable option at the present time.