§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what discussions he has had with Railtrack about the Barking to Gospel Oak line in respect of244W (a) track conditions, (b) frequency of train services and (c) the proposed new station at Tufnell Park; and if will make a statement. [32225]
§ Mr. NorrisI have travelled on the line with train operator management and Railtrack representatives, among others, to see how the service can be improved.
As part of last year's transport policies and programmes settlement, I reserved £200,000 in supplementary credit approval for a consortium led by the London borough of Waltham Forest towards selective station improvements on the line.
I understand that the consortium plans to use the SCA to take forward improvements at Leytonstone high road and Wanstead Park stations.