HC Deb 09 July 1969 vol 786 cc267-8W
68. Sir G. Nabarro

asked the Minister of Transport, in view of recent railway derailments and the policy further to increase speeds of passenger trains, what research co-operation he has initiated between Government agencies responsible to him, including the Development of Scientific and Industrial Research and British Railways and its associates.

Mr. Carmichael

The British Railways Board is engaged in a programme of research into, among other relevant matters, train stability, both passenger and goods, particularly at high speeds. The Ministry of Transport is contributing half the cost of this work. There are standing arrangements for co-operation between the Board and Government research establishments.

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