HC Deb 10 July 2002 vol 388 c983W
Dr. Murrison

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what proposals he has for improving rural rail services in the south-west region. [68230]

Mr. Jamieson

The Strategic Rail Authority's (SRA) Strategic Plan sets out its short, medium and longer-term priorities, including a number of improvements to enhance rail services in the south-west. There is also funding available from the Rail Passenger Partnership scheme and Rail Performance Fund for regional and local initiatives.