§ Sir J. Gilmourasked the Minister of Transport if she will issue a statement to explain the arrangements envisaged in her statement on the British Railways network for development for the provision of 204W railway services in the Levenmouth area; and, in particular, what passenger services will be available between Thornton and Leven.
§ Mr. John MorrisI understand that the Railways Board intends to put forward a proposal to withdraw passenger services from the line between Thornton Junction and Leven. If it does so my right hon. Friend will carefully consider it in the light of advice from my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Scotland, the Transport Users Consultative Committee for Scotland and the Scottish Economic Planning Council.
The Board intends to maintain freight services on the line to Methil but to withdraw them from the Leven Branch.