HL Deb 27 May 2004 vol 661 c161WA
Lord Moynihan

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What steps they intend to take in view of the conclusion of the International Olympic Committee candidature acceptance working party report that in London "rail public transport is often obsolete and considerable investments must be made to upgrade the existing system in terms of capacity and safety". [HL2976]

Lord McIntosh of Haringey

The International Olympic Committee recognised that London already has one of the world's most extensive rail and underground networks. Considerable investment in London's transport infrastructure will bring significant improvements by 2012. Over £17 billion of public money has been allocated to improve transport in London between now and 2012, including £1 billion each year until 2010 which is being invested to improve London Underground and deliver better services and greater capacity. By 2012, the proposed Olympic Park in Stratford will be served by 10 railway lines, including the new high-speed Channel Tunnel Rail link into St Pancras.