HC Deb 09 May 1989 vol 152 c361W
Mr. Wheeler

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what proposals London Underground has made for the modernisation of the Northern line; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Portillo

London Underground Ltd. is currently studying the options for modernising the Northern line but no proposals have yet been put to the Department.

Mr. John Wheeler

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what proposals for the modernisation of the Central line of London Underground he has received; at what cost; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Portillo

Last October my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State approved proposals to modernise and re-equip the Central line at a cost of over £700 million. New, faster trains will be introduced; the signalling will be replaced; and other improvements will be made. These changes will increase the line's capacity and reliability.