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1719587
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-05-21more like thismore than 2024-05-21
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport remove filter
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Railways: Zero Hours Contracts more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether Network Rail requires its contractors and suppliers to limit the use of zero hours contracts. more like this
tabling member constituency Easington more like this
tabling member printed
Grahame Morris more like this
uin 27330 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-23more like thismore than 2024-05-23
answer text <p>Network Rail has Key Performance Indicators in its key labour contracts which measure the use of zero-hour contracts and encourages their reduction.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bexhill and Battle more like this
answering member printed Huw Merriman more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-05-23T14:55:17.48Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-23T14:55:17.48Z
answering member
4442
label Biography information for Huw Merriman remove filter
tabling member
3973
label Biography information for Grahame Morris more like this
1719399
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-05-20more like thismore than 2024-05-20
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport remove filter
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Gobowen-Oswestry Railway Line more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress has been made on the reopening of the Oswestry to Gobowen railway line. more like this
tabling member constituency North Shropshire more like this
tabling member printed
Helen Morgan more like this
uin 27137 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-23more like thismore than 2024-05-23
answer text <p>Under Network North, it was announced that the Oswestry to Gobowen line Restoring Your Railway scheme would progress to delivery, subject to successful business cases. Progress is being made with Network Rail and others on next steps, including on a schedule for development work and costs. The Department expects that such development work will begin in the coming months.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Bexhill and Battle more like this
answering member printed Huw Merriman more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-05-23T14:42:44.327Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-23T14:42:44.327Z
answering member
4442
label Biography information for Huw Merriman remove filter
tabling member
4934
label Biography information for Helen Morgan more like this
1719430
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-05-20more like thismore than 2024-05-20
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport remove filter
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Railways: Access more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 8 February 2024 to Question 13050 on Railways: Access, what recent progress his Department has made on assessing applications for Access for All funding. more like this
tabling member constituency Manchester, Gorton more like this
tabling member printed
Afzal Khan more like this
uin 27168 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-23more like thismore than 2024-05-23
answer text <p>As part of our recent Network North announcement, the Government confirmed £350m will be made available to improve the accessibility of our train stations. We are assessing over 300 nominations for Access for All funding. At stations awarded funding this will create an obstacle free, accessible route from the station entrance to platforms. Successful nominations will be announced in due course.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bexhill and Battle more like this
answering member printed Huw Merriman more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-05-23T14:41:05.12Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-23T14:41:05.12Z
answering member
4442
label Biography information for Huw Merriman remove filter
tabling member
4671
label Biography information for Afzal Khan more like this
1719461
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-05-20more like thismore than 2024-05-20
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport remove filter
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading North Wales Coast Line: Electrification more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress he has made on the proposed electrification of the North Wales Coast Line. more like this
tabling member constituency Delyn more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Rob Roberts more like this
uin 27199 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-23more like thismore than 2024-05-23
answer text <p>We are continuing to work closely with the rail industry to develop the Government priorities outlined in the Prime Minister’s Network North announcement, which includes an unprecedented £1 billion investment to fund the electrification of the North Wales Main Line. In February, the Transport Secretary hosted a meeting with local leaders in North Wales to discuss how HS2 savings will be rerouted to improve rail links in Wales.</p><p>We are in the early stages of establishing the next steps for the North Wales electrification scheme, including the costs and programme for development and delivery. We will share further information when that work is complete.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Bexhill and Battle more like this
answering member printed Huw Merriman more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-05-23T14:45:22.037Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-23T14:45:22.037Z
answering member
4442
label Biography information for Huw Merriman remove filter
tabling member
4810
label Biography information for Mr Rob Roberts more like this
1718860
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-05-16more like thismore than 2024-05-16
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport remove filter
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Railways: WiFi more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment he has made of the (a) standard of wifi services provided by train operators, (b) trends in the standards of that service over the last three years and (c) effectiveness of incentives for train operators to provide high quality wifi services. more like this
tabling member constituency Newcastle upon Tyne Central more like this
tabling member printed
Chi Onwurah more like this
uin 26680 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-21more like thismore than 2024-05-21
answer text <p>In general under the Department’s National Rail Contracts and Service Contracts, wifi quality standards are for train operators to determine. <strong> </strong>In 2020, the Department commissioned Transport Focus to undertake research of the availability and quality of internet and voice connectivity available to passengers. This provided a snapshot of the comparative performance.</p><p>The choice of mobile operator(s) – used to provide the mobile connection between the on-train wifi systems and the internet – and the coverage and technology (3G, 4G or 5G) that is available serving the rail corridor can vary considerably by individual route and region. SWR are developing superfast 5G Wi-Fi technology, which will be installed between Earlsfield and Basingstoke in 2024. This superfast trackside solution will be fully integrated with their existing on-board Wi-Fi service, delivering an enhanced connectivity solution for SWR mainline passengers.</p><p>We continue to work closely with Network Rail to improve connectivity on the rail corridor and Project Reach is a Network Rail led transaction seeking private sector investment in rail telecoms.</p>
answering member constituency Bexhill and Battle more like this
answering member printed Huw Merriman more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-05-21T10:17:17.65Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-21T10:17:17.65Z
answering member
4442
label Biography information for Huw Merriman remove filter
tabling member
4124
label Biography information for Chi Onwurah more like this
1718257
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-05-15more like thismore than 2024-05-15
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport remove filter
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Avanti West Coast: Compensation more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what information his Department holds on the amount refunded by Avanti West Coast to passengers for train delays in each year since the commencement of that contract. more like this
tabling member constituency Halton more like this
tabling member printed
Derek Twigg more like this
uin 26364 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-20more like thismore than 2024-05-20
answer text <p>The Department publishes data for all operators on the amount of compensation paid by them as a result of train delays. The total refunded to passengers for each financial year 2019/20 to 2022/23 can be found on the Government website at the following link:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/train-operating-companies-passengers-charter-compensation/train-operating-companies-passengers-charter-compensation" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/train-operating-companies-passengers-charter-compensation/train-operating-companies-passengers-charter-compensation</a></p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Bexhill and Battle more like this
answering member printed Huw Merriman more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-05-20T14:22:07.85Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-20T14:22:07.85Z
answering member
4442
label Biography information for Huw Merriman remove filter
tabling member
429
label Biography information for Derek Twigg more like this
1718522
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-05-15more like thismore than 2024-05-15
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport remove filter
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Railways: Money more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make it his policy to require railway (a) ticket offices and (b) electronic vending machines to accept cash payments. more like this
tabling member constituency Stockport more like this
tabling member printed
Navendu Mishra more like this
uin 26625 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-21more like thismore than 2024-05-21
answer text <p>Ticket offices already accept multiple forms of payments including cash and some Ticket Vending Machines also accept cash<strong>.</strong> We will ensure that all passengers are able to continue to use cash to purchase tickets as work to modernise the retail and passenger experience at stations continues.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Bexhill and Battle more like this
answering member printed Huw Merriman more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-05-21T09:30:45.953Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-21T09:30:45.953Z
answering member
4442
label Biography information for Huw Merriman remove filter
tabling member
4811
label Biography information for Navendu Mishra more like this
1718028
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-05-14more like thismore than 2024-05-14
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport remove filter
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Railways more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department plans to take to increase public awareness of the potential impact of changes in the (a) responsibilities and (b) role of Great British Rail on journey times. more like this
tabling member constituency Southport more like this
tabling member printed
Damien Moore more like this
uin 26246 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-22more like thismore than 2024-05-22
answer text <p>The Government is reforming the railways to ensure they are fit for the 21st century. Central to this is the establishment of Great British Railways (GBR).</p><p>The legislation needed to establish Great British Railways is currently undergoing pre-legislative scrutiny and we have published the Government’s response to the legislation consultation.</p><p>Once established, GBR will bring infrastructure, operations and strategic finance decisions together, better addressing customers whilst delivering a simpler and better railway.</p><p>In advance of legislation to establish GBR, we have reorganised DfT, creating an integrated Rail Services Group, bringing together most of Passenger Services and Rail Infrastructure Group, focussed on the day-to-day operational performance of the railway. This is part of paving the way to an integrated rail body which will put customers at the heart of decision-making.</p><p>Ministers regularly speak about rail reform and ahead of the creation of GBR, the Great British Railways Transition Team (GBRTT) has been created to lay the foundations for GBR while also promoting the benefits of rail reform including through the Great British Rail Sale initiative. The second Great British Rail Sale generated around £4.9m in savings for passengers, according to industry estimates, with around 580,000 tickets sold.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Bexhill and Battle more like this
answering member printed Huw Merriman more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-05-22T13:48:35.997Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-22T13:48:35.997Z
answering member
4442
label Biography information for Huw Merriman remove filter
tabling member
4669
label Biography information for Damien Moore more like this
1717485
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-05-13more like thismore than 2024-05-13
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport remove filter
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Railways: Passengers more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether any operators have lost their accreditation to the Safeguarding on Rail Scheme. more like this
tabling member constituency Stockton North more like this
tabling member printed
Alex Cunningham more like this
uin 25841 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-16more like thismore than 2024-05-16
answer text <p>Since the first Safeguarding on Rail Scheme accreditation for Great Western Railway (GWR) in 2021, no rail operator has lost their accreditation.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Bexhill and Battle more like this
answering member printed Huw Merriman more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-05-16T12:51:04.2Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-16T12:51:04.2Z
answering member
4442
label Biography information for Huw Merriman remove filter
tabling member
4122
label Biography information for Alex Cunningham more like this
1717713
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-05-13more like thismore than 2024-05-13
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport remove filter
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Trains: Batteries more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of deploying battery-powered trains. more like this
tabling member constituency Southport more like this
tabling member printed
Damien Moore more like this
uin 25950 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-20more like thismore than 2024-05-20
answer text <p>The Government expects electrification to play an important role in our programme to achieve our Net Zero 2050 target, which is why since 2010, more than 1,250 miles of electrification has been delivered in Great Britain, including over 900 miles in England and Wales in the last 11 years.</p><p>Alternative traction technologies, such as battery trains, will also play a key role in our approach to the decarbonisation of the rail network and our transition to net zero.</p><p>There are a number of trials by train operators involving battery technology currently underway such as those on TransPennine Express and Great Western Railway that will assess different battery and charging technologies.</p><p>New procurements where there is a demand for self-powered trains, such as Northern, will require suppliers to provide battery-electric solutions. Battery-powered trains for Transport for Wales and Merseyrail have been manufactured and are under test for operation on non-electrified parts of their routes.</p>
answering member constituency Bexhill and Battle more like this
answering member printed Huw Merriman more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-05-20T14:30:23.647Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-20T14:30:23.647Z
answering member
4442
label Biography information for Huw Merriman remove filter
tabling member
4669
label Biography information for Damien Moore more like this