HC Deb 28 July 1947 vol 441 cc1-2W
15. Mr. Hastings

asked the Minister of Transport what steps it is proposed to take to relieve the congestion on the District Line to Barking.

Mr. Barnes

I am glad to say that on this line the London Passenger Transport Board proposes to increase 34 of the trains from six cars to eight cars and to run two additional eight-car trains. All these trains will be in service during the morning and evening peak hours. The improvements will be completed during the next few weeks.