§ Mr. MooreTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions when safety modifications to the tracks outside Paddington station to eliminate cancellations of trains in the evening peak period will be completed. [114809]
§ Mr. HillThis is a matter for Railtrack. Any changes or alterations to increase the service into Paddington have to be initiated by Railtrack and then be subject to approval by Her Majesty's Railways Inspectorate (HMRI). An exploratory meeting was held between Railtrack and HMRI on 8 March to discuss progress. However HMRI are still awaiting formal proposals from Railtrack.