HC Deb 24 January 1986 vol 90 c329W
Mr. Eastham

asked the Secretary of State for Transport, following the announcement of 17 January for the Manchester to Blackpool rail route, when the contracts will go out to tender; how many new Sprinter trains will be purchased; and what expenditure is involved in the improvement of this service.

Mr. David Mitchell

The new Sprinter diesel multiple units will be part of a wider programme for introducing new rolling stock in the north-west. The other questions are matters for British Rail.