§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will list by British Rail region the percentage of train stock currently fitted with a black box; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WattsThe information is not available in the form requested. Data recorders are fitted as standard to all new locomotives and electric or diesel multiple passenger units, and to those already in service that are expected to have a long residual life. There are currently 610 locomotives or multiple units fitted with data recorders. This figure includes passenger and freight locomotives and multiple units comprising two, three and four car units.