§ Mrs. MayTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) what the lifetime is of the different types of track used on the rail network; [62282]
(2) what types of track are used on the Railtrack network, including their technical specifications, with the associated manufacturer; and if he will make a statement; [62280]
(3) what technical standards the types of track used on the rail network have to adhere to; and who enforces these standards. [62281]
§ Mr. Jamieson[holding answer 17 June 2002]: These are operational matters for Railtrack.