HC Deb 15 February 1999 vol 325 cc434-5W
Mrs. Dunwoody

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what discussions he has held with the train operating companies on their preparation of the Easter timetables; and when he expects the full Easter timetable for each of the rail companies to be available. [70384]

Ms Glenda Jackson

Accurate and timely timetable information is essential to encouraging greater use of the rail network. I look to Railtrack and train operators to ensure that information about Easter 1999 services is made available to the public accordingly in a timely and accurate manner. The Rail Regulator has recently published proposals to amend train operators' and Railtrack's licences to place an enforceable obligation on them to ensure passengers receive timely and accurate timetable information. Failure to comply could then result in enforcement action.