HC Deb 08 December 1947 vol 445 c129W
Mr. McKie

asked the Minister of Transport what is the reason for the consistent late arrival at St. Pancras of the 9.5 p.m. express train from Glasgow, St. Enoch.

Mr. Callaghan

In addition to delays due to speed restrictions and other engineering difficulties, the journey time has been increased since 12th November by a diversion from the main route made necessary by the collapse of a bridge at Kildwick in Yorkshire.

Mr. McKie

asked the Minister of Transport what is the reason for the change in the departure time of the night express from St. Pancras to Glasgow, St. Enoch, from 9.30p.m. to 9.10 p.m.; and

Passenger. Goods etc. Total.
£000's. £000's. £000's.
Week ending 5th October to week ending 23rd November, 1947. 20,726 29,936 50,662
Week ending 6th October to week ending 24th November, 1946. 20,814 25,309 46,123
Increase (+) or Decrease (-) - 88 + 4,627 + 4,539

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