§ Sir David MitchellTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what information he has about progress in re-equipping the Waterloo-Exeter line.
§ Mr. FreemanI understand that British Rail is considering the use of some of the class 158 vehicles currently in production, with suitable modifications, for this line in order to replace the present rolling stock as quickly as possible. It might thus be possible to have vehicles in service in about 18 months' time.