HC Deb 28 November 2001 vol 375 cc953-4W
Mr. Todd

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what research the Government are funding into rail track laying and maintenance technologies. [17954]

Mr. Jamieson

My Department is currently funding a research project studying the feasibility of an on-board in-service track monitoring and fault prediction system. The Department's commitment is £375,000 over two years.