§ Mr. LidingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions who will be responsible for taking forward the capacity enhancements on the Chiltern line mentioned on page 47 of his Department's 10-year transport plan; what works will be included in these enhancements; over what timescale this will be; at what cost to public funds; and if he will make a statement. [132518]
§ Mr. HillThe Chiltern franchise is one which the Franchising Director is currently re-negotiating and a decision surrounding a preferred bidder is expected shortly. When this decision is announced, the shadow Strategic Rail Authority will be in a position to provide capacity enhancement details on the Chiltern lines which have been developed as a part of the bidding process.