§ Mr. DunnTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what restrictions there will be on international rail services through the channel tunnel arriving at Waterloo international terminal during the monring peak hours; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. FreemanHon. Members were informed during the passage of the Channel Tunnel Bill in 1986, that restrictions would apply to morning peak hour international arrivals. The aim was to avoid overcrowding on the underground at Waterloo and inconvenience to travellers.
However, improvements in the facilities for the mainline underground stations at Waterloo and London Underground Ltd. services, mean that the stations will now be able to cope with international passengers arriving during the 0800–0900 peak without inconveniencing other travellers. Consequently European Passenger Services wishes to plan for two Eurostar arrivals to Waterloo international terminal shortly before 0900 on weekdays when full services commence later this year.
European Passenger Services has consulted LUL which is content with this arrangement.