HC Deb 26 January 2004 vol 417 c36W
John Thurso

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what light rail schemes will be built by 2010; what their expected cost is; and what their(a) construction start date and (b) completion dates are. [149710]

Mr. McNulty

Sunderland Direct opened in 2002 and Nottingham Express Transit is due to open in March 2004. A number of other light rail schemes are being considered and are in various stages of appraisal, assessment and procurement.