§ Mr. Don FosterTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what research(a) has been conducted and (b) is planned (i) by and (ii) for his Department and the Strategic Rail Authority on the impact on track renewals of (A) increased train weights and (B) increased volume of rail traffic on the network; and if he will make a statement. [66308]
§ Mr. JamiesonThis is an operational matter for the railway industry primarily Railtrack with the train operating companies, freight operating companies and the rolling stock companies. The industry created in May 2001 the Wheel Rail Interface Steering Authority (WRISA) to provide a cross industry forum to advise on matters such as this.