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1132502

	registered interest
	date	17/06/2019
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Taxis: Licensing
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to Answers of 2 February 2019, 12 March 2019, 14 March 2019, 7 May 2019 and 9 May 2019 to Questions 252470, 251220, 232503, 231454 and 220057 on taxis: licensing, when the Government plans to bring forward legislative proposals on taxi and private hire.
	tabling member constituency	Nottingham North
	tabling member printed	Alex Norris
	uin	265588
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/06/2019 answer text <p>I refer the honourable gentleman to my previous answers to the questions he has referenced.</p> answering member constituency Wealden answering member printed Ms Nusrat Ghani question first answered 20/06/2019 08:46:23 answering member 4460 label Biography information for Ms Nusrat Ghani
	tabling member	4641 label Biography information for Alex Norris

809814

	registered interest
	date	19/12/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Railways: Repairs and Maintenance
	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 19 December 2017 to Question 118502, what the estimates used by his Department as determined by the Office of the Rail Regulator for the current control period are.
	tabling member constituency	Nottingham North
	tabling member printed	Alex Norris
	uin	120434
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/01/2018 answer text <p>Full track access charges are published by Network Rail on the following website:</p><p><a href="https://www.networkrail.co.uk/industry-commercial-partners/information-operating-companies/cp5-access-charges/" target="_blank">https://www.networkrail.co.uk/industry-commercial-partners/information-operating-companies/cp5-access-charges/</a></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The difference between the average maintenance cost per mile of track applied by Network Rail to franchisees operating electric trains and bi-mode trains for the control period in question indicated that track maintenance costs were expected to be approximately 11-12% higher than electric trains of the same design.</p><p> </p><p>The final track access charges relating to the Intercity Express Programme trains will be published by Network Rail in due course.</p><p>Whilst heavier than the electric Intercity Express Programme trains the bi-modes are still lighter than the High Speed Trains they are replacing which means less track wear and damage with lower operating costs – a benefit to the taxpayer.</p><p> </p><p>Through the use of bi-modes we can improve journeys for passengers sooner and reduce the need for as much disruptive engineering work.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 10/01/2018 12:43:58 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
	tabling member	4641 label Biography information for Alex Norris

804292

	registered interest
	date	11/12/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Railways: Repairs and Maintenance
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate has he made of the difference between the average maintenance cost per kilometre of track to Network Rail of franchises operating (a) dedicated intercity electric trains and (b) bi-mode trains.
	tabling member constituency	Nottingham North
	tabling member printed	Alex Norris
	uin	118502
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/12/2017 answer text <p>The Department assessed the impact of electric and bi-mode trains using track access charges rates determined by the ORR for the current Control Period. The estimate contributed to the assessment that ordering bi-mode trains provides value for money to the taxpayer.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 19/12/2017 11:49:15 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
	tabling member	4641 label Biography information for Alex Norris

804293

	registered interest
	date	11/12/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Railways: Exhaust Emissions
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment has he made of the potential effect of diesel particulates from bi-mode trains on the health of (a) passengers, (b) railway workers and (c) people who live near to railway lines.
	tabling member constituency	Nottingham North
	tabling member printed	Alex Norris
	uin	118503
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/12/2017 answer text <p>The new bi-mode trains will be cleaner than the diesel trains that they replace. In addition, when running on the electrified part of the network the engines can be switched off completely and therefore will not produce any diesel particulates.</p><p> </p><p>The table below shows the emissions standards met by Intercity Express Train (Class 800) rolling stock. From 2017, Class 800 trains will progressively replace Class 43 rolling stock on the network (also shown below):</p><p> </p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Train class</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Year manufactured</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Engine emissions standard</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Particulate Matter emissions standard</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions standard</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Class 800 – Intercity Express Train</p></td><td><p>2015 onwards</p></td><td><p>EU NRMM Stage IIIB</p></td><td><p>0.025 g/kWh (grams per kilowatt hour)</p></td><td><p>4.0 g/kWh</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Class 43 – High Speed Train</p></td><td><p>1975-1982 (re-engined in 2005-2010)</p></td><td><p>UIC II (following engine overhaul in 2000s)</p></td><td><p>0.250 g/kWh</p></td><td><p>9.5 g/kWh</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p>The standards shown above are maximum emission levels, shown in grams per unit of energy (kilowatt hours). Class 800 trains can operate under diesel or overhead electrical power; the above data relates to diesel operation only.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 19/12/2017 11:45:54 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
	tabling member	4641 label Biography information for Alex Norris

797570

	registered interest
	date	29/11/2017
	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, what assessment he has made of the (a) cost and (b) effect on the environment of the development of bi-modal trains?
	tabling member constituency	Nottingham North
	tabling member printed	Alex Norris
	uin	116533
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/12/2017 answer text <p>Rolling Stock is procured through a competitive process to achieve best value for money. The Government has been clear that bi-modes are likely to be more expensive than electric only trains, but do provide valuable flexibility. New diesels deliver an overall better environmental performance than existing diesel trains because they are subject to the latest emission standards but also offer the flexibility to operate in electric mode where there are electric wires.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 06/12/2017 14:49:18 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
	tabling member	4641 label Biography information for Alex Norris

797571

	registered interest
	date	29/11/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Midland Main Line: Rolling Stock
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether all rolling stock on the Midlands Mainline will be compliant with modern accessibility standards by 1 January 2020.
	tabling member constituency	Nottingham North
	tabling member printed	Alex Norris
	uin	116534
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/12/2017 answer text <p>It is the responsibility for the operator of the East Midlands franchise to ensure the trains which are currently operated on the Midland Mainline meet modern accessibility standards by 2020. Any trains being introduced on to the line must also be built or modified to be compliant with those standards.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 06/12/2017 14:52:03 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
	tabling member	4641 label Biography information for Alex Norris

795811

	registered interest
	date	28/11/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Taxis: Disability
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if will issue statutory guidance to licensing authorities requiring disability equality training as a license condition for all drivers.
	tabling member constituency	Nottingham North
	tabling member printed	Alex Norris
	uin	116150
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/12/2017 answer text <p>Taxi and private hire vehicle (PHV) services must be accessible to those who rely upon them, and disability awareness training can be effective in equipping drivers with the skills and knowledge to provide all passengers with the assistance they require. The Department is currently considering the responses to the consultation on the draft Accessibility Action Plan which will inform the updated Best Practice Guidance for taxi and PHV licensing authorities. It is the Department’s expectation that the guidance will include a recommendation that authorities should use their existing powers to require prospective drivers to complete disability awareness and equality training.</p><p>There are however no existing powers to give this guidance statutory status.</p><p> </p><p>I announced in a Westminster Hall debate that I would be setting up a working group to consider current issues concerning taxi and PHV licensing. That group will report its findings to me in the new year.</p> answering member constituency South Holland and The Deepings answering member printed Mr John Hayes question first answered 06/12/2017 17:41:20 answering member 350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes
	tabling member	4641 label Biography information for Alex Norris

785023

	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	Rolling Stock: Alternative Fuels
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress is being made on developing alternative fuel trains.
	tabling member constituency	Nottingham North
	tabling member printed	Alex Norris
	uin	111614
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/11/2017 answer text <p>The Department is committed to improving energy efficiency as well as reducing emissions and the carbon impacts of transport.</p><p> </p><p>The Department supported a recent successful trial of an independently powered train, an electric train with batteries to enable it to run across the entire rail network. It is also introducing Bi-Mode trains so that it is no longer necessary to run diesel power units when trains are running on electrified sections of the network. It is also closely monitoring trials in Germany of a hydrogen fuel cell powered train, which could be used on the UK rail network.</p><p>The Department funds the industry to conduct research; particularly to support the Industry Technical Strategy, which has objectives to develop new, efficient, clean power sources.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 16/11/2017 11:44:20 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
	tabling member	4641 label Biography information for Alex Norris

783256

	registered interest
	date	03/11/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	High Speed Trains
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department has taken to prepare for the two-year gap between current high speed trains becoming non-compliant in 2020 and new bi-mode trains being available in 2022.
	tabling member constituency	Nottingham North
	tabling member printed	Alex Norris
	uin	111370
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/11/2017 answer text <p>Any trains in passenger service after 31 December 2019 must comply with modern accessibility standards. The Department is closely monitoring the progress that industry and operators are making to ensure that the rights of passengers are protected by upgrading and renewing older rolling stock which will continue in service or replacing non-compliant trains by the end of 2019.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 16/11/2017 12:11:23 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
	tabling member	4641 label Biography information for Alex Norris

751586

	registered interest
	date	10/07/2017
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Railways: Franchises
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the costs and benefits of rail franchising.
	tabling member constituency	Nottingham North
	tabling member printed	Alex Norris
	uin	900473
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/07/2017 answer text <p>The benefits of franchising to passengers and taxpayers are clear. The private sector have invested billions in new trains. Government subsidy to the industry has reduced by £2.5bn over ten years. Whilst passenger numbers have doubled since privatisation.</p><p> </p><p>All this is on top of our ongoing £38bn investment in infrastructure. We always assess franchising decisions against the best interests of passengers and taxpayers.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 13/07/2017 15:33:46 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
	tabling member	4641 label Biography information for Alex Norris