Train Routes (London)

HC Deb 13 February 2002 vol 380 c376W

Mr. Gareth R. Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what action is being taken to encourage local authorities in partnership with business operators and Transport for London to develop proposals for new train routes. [27706]

Mr. Jamieson

Responsibility for developing proposals for new train routes rests with the Strategic Rail Authority and Transport for London. Local authorities, business operators and other interests are consulted in that process.