§ Mr. Peter DuncanTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what representations have been received from the Scottish Executive regarding the upgrade of the West Coast Main Line. [54822]
§ Mr. JamiesonMy Department is in contact with the Scottish Executive on a wide range of issues, including the upgrade of the West Coast Main Line.
§ Mr. Peter DuncanTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what his latest estimate is of the cost of upgrading the West Coast Main Line (a) North and (b) South of the Scotland/ England border. [54824]
§ Mr. JamiesonThe precise outputs of the West Coast upgrade are currently under review by the Strategic Rail Authority and the key stakeholders. Until the outputs are agreed, estimated costs of the upgrade will not be known.