HC Deb 31 October 1995 vol 265 cc131-2W
Mr. Gunnell

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what is his current target date for the start of direct through-rail services on the west coast main line to Brussels and Paris. [39989]

Mr. Watts

European Passenger Services Ltd., which will operate these services, expects them to start in the first half of 1996.

Mr. Gunnell

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what is his current target date for the start of direct through-rail services on the east coast main line to Brussels and Paris. [39988]

Mr. Watts

European Passenger Services Ltd., which will operate these services, expects them to start in the first half of 1996.