§ Mr. LintonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he intends to proceed with the East London Line extension to(a) Croydon, (b) Wimbledon and (c) Clapham Junction. [156738]
§ Mr. HillThe proposals to extend the East London Line to West Croydon and Wimbledon form part of the Transport and Works Act 1992 application submitted last year by London Underground Ltd. The Secretary of State is considering the Inspector's report.
The Strategic Rail Authority are looking into the possibility of a third extension to Clapham Junction as part of their Orbirail study.
§ Mr. LintonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has for a London Orbital Rail Network. [156739]
§ Mr. HillThe Strategic Rail Authority are actively working on developing the Orbirail concept as a major part of their aspirations to enhance rail services in London. The Government support these aspirations, but no commitments can be made at this stage while the proposals are still under consideration.