§ 35. Clive EffordTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions if he will make a statement about his plans to improve Connex train services in south-east London. [49429]
§ Mr. JamiesonWe encourage the SRA to ensure that all train operating companies, including Connex, comply with the terms of their franchise agreements. The new directions and guidance, issued to the authority by the Secretary of State on 11 April, include an objective to secure progressive improvements in the performance of franchised rail services.