§ Ms WalleyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what proposals he has to promote piggy-back rail freight services in the West Midlands; and if he will make a statement. [55600]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonRailtrack has for some time been considering an upgrade of the west coast main line to accommodate "piggyback" rail freight. The project would be likely to require substantial Government grant. Railtrack has not yet made an application.