HL Deb 28 January 2002 vol 631 c12WA
Lord Fearn

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What steps are being taken to finalise work on (a) track and (b) signal repairs on the West Coast Main Line. [HL2326]

Lord Falconer of Thoroton

Progress with the West Coast route modernisation is underway and 125mph operation with new, tilting trains is expected from 2003. Repairs and maintenance are ongoing and are carried out as and when appropriate.

Lord Fearn

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many stations are to be upgraded on the West Coast Main Line. [HL2327]

Lord Falconer of Thoroton: Virgin West Coast is committed to securing funding to improve and upgrade all 17 stations for which it is the stations facilities operator.