§ Dr. StoateTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions (1) what discussions he has had with Railtrack regarding the introduction of 12 car trains between North Kent and London; [88203]
(2) what discussions he has had with Railtrack regarding the introduction of trackside equipment to allow North Kent Networker trains to make use of their REGEN braking system; [88202]
(3) what discussion he has had with Railtrack regarding the upgrading of the power supply on North Kent lines to allow longer trains to run; [88204]
(4) what discussions he has held with Railtrack regarding the completion of new track signalling systems for North Kent commuter lines. [88201]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonThis is a matter for Railtrack who are currently discussing with OPRAF and Connex the options for introducing 12 car trains between North Kent and London and the related issues of new track signalling systems, upgrading the power supply and facilitating the use of REGEN braking system in Networker trains.