§ Lord Bradshawasked Her Majesty's Government: Whether the actual (as opposed to the timetabled) railway service being provided at Congleton station since September conforms with the passenger service obligation agreed by the train operating companies involved. [HL185]
§ Lord Davies of OldhamFirst North Western and Virgin Cross Country have specified passenger service requirements to serve Congleton station. These consist of seven and three weekday services respectively in each direction between Manchester Piccadilly and Stoke-on-Trent. Actual service on this line was disrupted due to essential engineering works to upgrade the West Coast Main Line during September through early October. A replacement bus service was provided during the line closure that met the PSR.