§ Mr. DismoreTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement about the future of the Thameslink 2000 project. [129320]
§ Mr. McNultyProgress on Thameslink 2000 is dependent on securing approval of the necessary planning and other powers under the Transport and Works Act. The Strategic Rail Authority and Network Rail are currently working to address design deficiencies identified at public inquiry. If a viable and economic solution can be found, a revised proposal will be submitted for consideration in the TWA process.