HL Deb 26 February 2001 vol 622 cc113-4WA
Lord Greaves

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is the status of the Blackpool-Preston-Hebden Bridge-Leeds-Scarborough express service in relation to the new trans-Pennine rail franchise. [HL788]

The Minister of State, Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions (Lord Macdonald of Tradeston)

This service has not been included in the core proposition for the trans-Pennine express franchise. The Strategic Rail Authority is awaiting proposals from shortlisted bidders for this franchise. Their proposals need not be confined to the core proposition.

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