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43857

	registered interest
	date	18/03/2014
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make it his policy that the new Transpennine Express franchise due to begin in 2015 maintains hourly direct services between Hull and Manchester.
	tabling member constituency	Kingston upon Hull North
	tabling member printed	Diana Johnson
	uin	192520
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/03/2014 answer text The new directly awarded franchise for TransPennine that begins in April 2015 will aim to provide train services at the same level as is currently available to passengers today until the start of the new competed franchise, expected in February 2016. answering member constituency Wimbledon answering member printed Stephen Hammond question first answered 24/03/2014 12:00:00 answering member 1585 label Biography information for Stephen Hammond
	tabling member	1533 label Biography information for Dame Diana Johnson

798619

	registered interest
	date	01/12/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Rolling Stock
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 28 November 2017 to Question 115572, whether (a) the Great Western Intercity Express Programme bi-mode fleet and (b) the Class 319 flex bi-mode train will have (i) faster or (ii) slower diesel acceleration than the units they will replace.
	tabling member constituency	Kingston upon Hull North
	tabling member printed	Diana Johnson
	uin	117013
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/12/2017 answer text <p>a) The Great Western Intercity Express Programme trains have a different acceleration profile to the High Speed Trains they are replacing. Their performance means they are able to deliver the current timetable and associated journey times and once the planned upgrade programme is complete and the full fleet is in service, are expected to deliver a new timetable with significant passenger benefits including improved frequencies and reduced journey times.</p><p> </p><p>b) The Class 319s can run at 100mph in electric mode and are designed to have very similar diesel acceleration to the 75mph units they will replace.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 06/12/2017 17:17:42 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
	tabling member	1533 label Biography information for Dame Diana Johnson

794599

	registered interest
	date	23/11/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Rolling Stock
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 13 November to Question 111766, whether the (a) bi-mode Intercity Express trains on Great Western and (b) Class 319 flex trains on Windermere will be slower than the trains they replace in (i) diesel mode or (ii) electric mode.
	tabling member constituency	Kingston upon Hull North
	tabling member printed	Diana Johnson
	uin	115572
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/11/2017 answer text <p>a) The Great Western Intercity Express Programme bi-mode fleet has been specified to ensure they can deliver the timetable operated by current diesel trains. Once the current planned electrification programme is complete the IEP trains will operate an enhanced timetable with shorter journey times. At this point, passengers will see the introduction of the full capacity benefits and a reduced journey time of up to 15 minutes between London and South Wales.</p><p> </p><p>b) The Class 319 flex, otherwise known as a Class 769, is a bi-mode train, adapted from a former electric-only train which will be able to run under its own power as well.</p><p> </p><p>The trains can run at 100mph in electric mode and are designed to have very similar diesel acceleration to the 75mph units they will replace.</p><p> </p><p>Converting these trains will enable passengers in the Lake District to benefit from double the number of direct services to Manchester Airport from May 2018. The train operator, Northern, will be responsible for determining the precise timetables under which these trains will run.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 28/11/2017 12:56:03 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
	tabling member	1533 label Biography information for Dame Diana Johnson

541167

	registered interest
	date	20/07/2016
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Aviation: Compensation
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make it his policy to ensure that British citizens continue to benefit from the rules on flight delays covered by EU Regulation 261/2004.
	tabling member constituency	Kingston upon Hull North
	tabling member printed	Diana Johnson
	uin	43541
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2016 answer text <p>While we remain a full member of the EU, we retain the same rights and obligations as all other Members, including those covered by the existing directives and regulations, such as rules on flight delays under EU Regulation 261/2004.</p><p> </p><p>The future application of this legislation will depend on the outcome of negotiating a new relationship with the EU.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency South Holland and The Deepings answering member printed Mr John Hayes question first answered 08/09/2016 14:06:57 answering member 350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes
	tabling member	1533 label Biography information for Dame Diana Johnson

822935

	registered interest
	date	15/01/2018
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Carillion
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what rail improvement contracts Carillion plc holds in (a) the North East, (b) the North West and (c) Yorkshire and the Humber.
	tabling member constituency	Kingston upon Hull North
	tabling member printed	Diana Johnson
	uin	122618
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/01/2018 answer text <p>We can confirm that Carillion held a number of contracts with our agencies, including Network Rail and Highways England.</p><p> </p><p>Following the news that Carillion has entered administration, we are working closely with these organisations to ensure that any impact on transport projects is kept to a minimum.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Orpington answering member printed Joseph Johnson question first answered 18/01/2018 14:39:38 answering member 4039 label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Marylebone
	tabling member	1533 label Biography information for Dame Diana Johnson

943135

	registered interest
	date	17/07/2018
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Department for Transport: Former Members
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many former hon. Members hold (a) paid and (b) unpaid roles within his Department as of 17 July 2018.
	tabling member constituency	Kingston upon Hull North
	tabling member printed	Diana Johnson
	uin	164951
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/07/2018 answer text <p>We are unable to provide the requested information as we do not record employment history prior to an individual joining the Department for Transport or its respective Agencies.</p> answering member constituency Wealden answering member printed Ms Nusrat Ghani question first answered 25/07/2018 14:29:16 answering member 4460 label Biography information for Ms Nusrat Ghani
	tabling member	1533 label Biography information for Dame Diana Johnson

657261

	registered interest
	date	12/12/2016
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Railways: Electrification
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how much from the public purse is allocated to rail electrification in each NUTS 1 region of the country in each of the next five years; and how many miles of track are to be electrified in each such region in each such year.
	tabling member constituency	Kingston upon Hull North
	tabling member printed	Diana Johnson
	uin	57210
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/12/2016 answer text <p>We are currently delivering the largest railway modernisation programme for many years, including plans to electrify over 850 miles of track.</p><p> </p><p>We have continued ambition for the rail network and expect to continue our significant investment in the funding period. The exact level of this investment will be set out in the Statement of Funds Available.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 19/12/2016 14:57:03 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
	tabling member	1533 label Biography information for Dame Diana Johnson

785155

	registered interest
	date	06/11/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Roads: North of England
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how his Department plans to invest in major road schemes identified by Transport for the North which are not part of the Strategic Road Network; and whether such schemes will be considered as potential investments in the Government's 2020-2025 Road Investment Strategy.
	tabling member constituency	Kingston upon Hull North
	tabling member printed	Diana Johnson
	uin	111781
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/11/2017 answer text <p>Transport for the North was created to establish a clear, long term, strategic transport vision for the North of England, including a portfolio of strategic prioritised potential transport investment opportunities to support economic growth at both the national, and local level. It is these priorities that will inform the Government’s investment decisions.</p><p> </p><p>There are several potential funding sources for major schemes on the local road networks that might be identified by Transport for the North. These include the Local Growth Fund and the Large Majors Fund. The Major Road Network (MRN) will also be available as a source of funding in the future. A consultation, to be launched before the end of the year, will provide more details on our proposals for how the MRN will operate.</p><p> </p><p>The second Road Investment Strategy (2020-25) will focus investment on the Strategic Road Network and will only invest in schemes not part of the Strategic Road Network if a compelling case is made that it will help that network function better.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 15/11/2017 12:11:56 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	1533 label Biography information for Dame Diana Johnson

1012349

	registered interest
	date	22/11/2018
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Railways: North of England
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the timetable is for the start of (a) upgrading and (b) building new railway lines as part of the northern Powerhouse Rail programme.
	tabling member constituency	Kingston upon Hull North
	tabling member printed	Diana Johnson
	uin	194653
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/11/2018 answer text <p>Transport for the North (TfN) will submit their Strategic Outline Business Case (SOBC) for Northern Powerhouse Rail by the end of this year. As part of this work TfN are considering potential delivery timescales for the programme.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 27/11/2018 13:28:34 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	1533 label Biography information for Dame Diana Johnson

785015

	registered interest
	date	06/11/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Railways: Electrification
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Written Ministerial Statement of 20 July 2017, HCWS85, on rail update, which models of (a) electric trains which would have been used on the lines will no longer be electrified and (b) bi-mode trains will now be used on those lines.
	tabling member constituency	Kingston upon Hull North
	tabling member printed	Diana Johnson
	uin	111766
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/11/2017 answer text <p>This Government is committed to using the best available technology to improve journey for passengers across the country – both through infrastructure works and new and refurbished rolling stock.</p><p> </p><p>Electrification and bi-mode operation are not mutually exclusive. The Government is already taking advantage of the opportunities bi-mode trains presented by their ability to work across the network.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Great Western:</strong> From October 2017, passengers in Wales began to benefit from new bi-mode Intercity Express trains which will each deliver over 130 more seats, faster journey times and improved connectivity for south Wales to London with 40% more seats in the morning peak once the full fleet is in service.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Midland Main Line: </strong>Electrification of the whole route would have meant passengers waiting longer for new trains, as well as having more disruption to their journeys.</p><p> </p><p>We will use the competition for the next operator of the East Midlands franchise to determine the precise model of train along the route.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Windermere:</strong> From May 2018, Northern will operate the route between Oxenholme and Windermere with a Class 319 flex, otherwise known as a Class 769. This is a bi-mode train, adapted from a former electric-only train which will be able to run under its own power as well.</p><p> </p><p>Northern, the train operator, is looking at a number of technologies to improve journeys for passengers on this route and to protect the environment in this World Heritage Site.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 13/11/2017 15:52:41 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
	tabling member	1533 label Biography information for Dame Diana Johnson