§ Mr. Jim CunninghamTo ask tie Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what measures are being taken to ensure that Railtrack produces a recovery plan better tailored to the needs of train companies. [145229]
§ Mr. HillThe Rail Recovery Action Group, chaired by my noble Friend the Minister for Transport, brings together Railtrack, the train operators and other rail industry partners in order to achieve the earliest possible restoration of normal services. Railtrack is working with the passenger and freight train operators to produce individual rail recovery plans by 18 January, a date set by the Rail Regulator. Railtrack has assured the Group that it expects to meet this deadline.