HC Deb 16 January 1989 vol 145 cc89-90W
40. Mr. Andrew F. Bennett

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what assessment he has made of the need for investment on the west coast main line by British Rail.

Mr. Portillo

It is for British Rail, which manages the railway, to assess what investment is needed and put forward proposals. Deliveries are already under way of new class 90 locomotives and driving van trailers which will help to improve the reliability of services on the west coast main line.

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