§ John BarrettTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions how many miles of new track were laid in each year between 1992 and 1999 relating to new rail lines in Scotland. [15874]
§ Mr. JamiesonI understand from Railtrack that between 1992 and 1999 a small but unquantified amount of freight-related new track has been laid.
§ John BarrettTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions how many miles of rail track were upgraded to allow for increased capacity in Scotland in each year between 1992 and 1999. [15876]
§ Mr. JamiesonI understand from Railtrack that there has been no significant track capacity upgrade between 1992 and 1999. Improved signalling can also increase network capacity and signalling works have been undertaken at locations where increased demand has driven the need for such improvements.
§ John BarrettTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions how much was spent in support of rail services in Scotland in each year from 1992 to 1999. [15873]
§ Mr. JamiesonI refer my hon. Friend to pages 102–103 of the Strategic Rail Authority Annual Report 2000–01, which show the support for rail services provided under the ScotRail franchise in the years since it commenced on 31 March 1997. Details of support for those services before that date are available.