§ Mr. BakerTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what assessment he has made of the adequacy of track and platform space at Paddington station. [64665]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonThe adequacy of track and platform space at Paddington Station is a matter for the station operator, Railtrack. The number of platforms available for use at Paddington Station are stated in Railtrack's Railway Safety Case, under which the company is required to operate.
The Health and Safety Executive's Railway Inspectorate is satisfied that adequate arrangements are in place for managing congestion at Paddington Station.