§ Mr. Granvilleasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that the 10.7 a.m. train from Liverpool Street to Yarmouth on 22nd July arrived over two hours late on account of line-obstruction and that antiquated suburban rolling-stock, without corridor-communication, was used on this long-distance service, causing inconvenience and hardship to stranded passengers; and whether he will consult with the company concerned with a view to improving this service?
§ Captain WallaceThe London and North Eastern Railway Company inform me that the delay to this train, which occurred between Ipswich and Saxmundham, was due to the failure of the engine working the 9.21 a.m. relief express from Liverpool Street to Yarmouth at Wickham Market, which necessitated single line working being introduced between that place and Snape Junction. The train was composed of three corridor coaches, with lavatories, and six vehicles which are ordinarily used on suburban services.
2386WThe company state that, owing to the heavy pressure on their rolling stock, it is impossible to provide corridor stock for all excursion trains on Saturdays. The company regret the delay and inconvenience caused to the passengers on this particular train and say that they will continue to make every effort to provide corridor stock, as far as practicable, for long-distance journeys.