HC Deb 13 July 1973 vol 859 cc448-9W
Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what percentage of the total mileage of British Rail is electrified; and how this figure compares with other leading Common Market countries.

Mr. Peyton

The following is the information:

Country Total route mileage Total electrified Percentage electrified
Great Britain 11,537 miles 1,970 miles 17
German Federal Republic 29,267 km. 8,954 km. 30
France 35,624 km. 9,361 km. 26

Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what quantity of electric power is required to operate the present electrification of British Railways; and what is the percentage of the total obtained from the national grid.

Mr. Peyton

British Rail are charged for just over 400 MW a year, all from the national grid.