HC Deb 07 July 1997 vol 297 c340W
Mr. Corbyn

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions when he expects to receive proposals for the introduction of new rolling stock on the Barking to Gospel Oak line. [6605]

Ms Glenda Jackson

As part of its Franchise Agreement with the Franchising Director, National Express Group PLC has committed to replacing all of North London Railways' Mark 1 trains currently in use on the Gospel Oak-Barking line with new or refurbished rolling stock by the 1999 summer timetable.