South London Metro (Hansard, 4 March 2002)

HC Deb 04 March 2002 vol 381 c81W 81W

§ Mr. Pickles
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions when work will begin on the creation of the integrated South London Metro Commuter Network. [37232]

§ Mr. Jamieson
Work is proceeding to identify a phased programme, co-ordinated with franchise replacement, for implementation of the London Metro concept. A Steering Group, chaired by the Strategic Rail Authority, comprising the key stakeholders, including Transport for London, Railtrack, the Train Operating Companies, local authority and passengers representatives has been meeting regularly to take forward implementation.