§ Mrs. Betty WilliamsTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions when the new Class 175 trains will be brought alto service on the North Wales Coast Route; and what the reasons are for the late delivery. [125796]
§ Mr. Hill[holding answer 13 June 2000]The train operating company, First North Western, hopes to introduce the new trains into service late this year. Delay in their introduction is due to technical difficulties.