§ Mr. DrewTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what investigation he has undertaken of the condition of signalling equipment on the rail line between Gloucester and Bristol; and what safety appraisal he has sought from the different rail authorities. [144908]
§ Mr. McNultyThe condition of the signalling equipment on the rail line between Gloucester and Bristol is an operational matter for Network Rail.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) advise that they have not received any reports of any specific problems with the signalling equipment along this rail line. However, the HSE's Railway Inspectorate (HMRI) recently requested infrastructure reports about this region from Network Rail which they will be analysing.
§ Miss McIntoshTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he expects(a) rail freight facility grants and (b) track access grants to recommence. [145011]
§ Mr. McNultyThe Strategic Rail Authority hopes to re-launch its freight grant schemes when funds become available. It plans to replace track access grants with a new Company Neutral Revenue Support scheme.