§ Chris GraylingTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions whether the PPP scheme for London Underground will deliver additional capacity at a faster rate than projected passenger growth. [32933]
§ Mr. SpellarThe modernisation plans have been designed to eliminate London Underground's massive investment backlog and ensure that the existing infrastructure is brought up to, and maintained at, modern standards, both now and in the future.
At the same time the plans will deliver improved waiting times, journey times and crowding levels on all underground lines, which will result in increased passenger capacity.
Against this background London Underground believe that capacity increases should keep pace with likely forecast increases in demand.