East Coast Main Line

HC Deb 23 January 1987 vol 108 c765W

Mr. Wallace

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what is the latest estimated cost of the east coast main line electrification project.

Mr. David Mitchell

The total authorised cost for the east coast main line electrification project, including new locomotives and rolling stock, is £314.5 million at 1983 prices, equivalent to some £360 million at 1986–87 prices.

Mr. Wallace

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what is the projected completion date of the east coast main line electrification project.

Mr. David Mitchell

1991.