§ Mr. EvansTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport how much has been given to Virgin Trains as compensation for the late completion of the West Coast main line upgrade. [73812]
§ Mr. JamiesonNo compensation has been paid by Government to Virgin Trains. Railtrack and Virgin Trains have a contractual relationship covering the upgrade of the West Coast Main Line. Any payments from Railtrack to Virgin Trains under this contract are for delays in the upgrade of the infrastructure and for consequent loss of business.