HC Deb 13 May 1992 vol 207 c107W
Dr. Spink

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will agree a fixed timetable for the trains and infrastructure investments in the London, Tilbury and Southend line, or make this line the first target for privatisation.

Mr. Freeman

BR has just let a contract for the survey and design part of the £50 million resignalling project which they believe to be the key to improving reliability on the London, Tilbury and Southend line. BR is considering what the best option for replacing the rolling stock might be. I look forward to receiving its proposals.

The London, Tilbury and Southend line will be one of the candidates for franchising when the necessary legislation is in place.

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