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756035

registered interest
date	04/09/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	East Midlands Rail Franchise: Standards
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how he plans to ensure the reliability of services for passengers on the East Midlands franchise during the period when the InterCity125 trains are overhauled in 2019 to 2020 as planned in the franchise consultation released on 20 July 2017.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	7515
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/09/2017 answer text <p>Officials are in dialogue with East Midlands Trains to ensure that any future fleet changes secure the specified passenger service requirement.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 07/09/2017 13:49:51 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

756036

registered interest
date	04/09/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Standards
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to work with the rail franchises to ensure greater reliability for passengers.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	6978
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/09/2017 answer text <p>The Department for Transport sets franchised train operators challenging targets for train punctuality and reliability, which are reinforced in more recent franchises by financial incentive mechanisms. The Department works closely with operators during the course of their franchises to monitor delivery and if necessary to ensure remedial action is taken if performance falls short of plan.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 07/09/2017 14:00:38 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

756059

registered interest
date	04/09/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Northern: Rolling Stock
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many Northern Rail trains on the Harrogate line in the last 12 months had two carriages.
tabling member constituency	Leeds North West
tabling member printed	Alex Sobel
uin	7372
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/09/2017 answer text <p>The Department for Transport does not hold this level of information.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 07/09/2017 14:04:16 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
tabling member	4658 label Biography information for Alex Sobel

756721

registered interest
date	04/09/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Wales and Borders Rail Franchise
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what representations his Department made to the Welsh Government on the transfer of functions necessary to procure the next Wales and Borders rail franchise before the end of the existing franchise agreement.
tabling member constituency	Carmarthen East and Dinefwr
tabling member printed	Jonathan Edwards
uin	7872
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/09/2017 answer text <p>The UK Government agreed in principle to devolve the Wales and Borders franchise in November 2014 so that the Welsh Government could lead on procurement of its replacement in October 2018. My officials have regular discussions with Welsh Government officials on rail franchise devolution issues. The Department will continue to work closely with the Welsh Government to facilitate its ongoing procurement process and to finalise the arrangements for the devolution of the Wales and Borders franchise, including transfer of franchising functions, over the next few months.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard grouped question UIN 7871 question first answered 07/09/2017 13:41:33 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
tabling member	3943 label Biography information for Jonathan Edwards

756722

registered interest
date	04/09/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Wales and Borders Rail Franchise
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what representations his Department received from the Welsh Government on the transfer of functions necessary to procure the next Wales and Borders rail franchise before the end of the existing franchise agreement.
tabling member constituency	Carmarthen East and Dinefwr
tabling member printed	Jonathan Edwards
uin	7871
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/09/2017 answer text <p>The UK Government agreed in principle to devolve the Wales and Borders franchise in November 2014 so that the Welsh Government could lead on procurement of its replacement in October 2018. My officials have regular discussions with Welsh Government officials on rail franchise devolution issues. The Department will continue to work closely with the Welsh Government to facilitate its ongoing procurement process and to finalise the arrangements for the devolution of the Wales and Borders franchise, including transfer of franchising functions, over the next few months.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard grouped question UIN 7872 question first answered 07/09/2017 13:41:33 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
tabling member	3943 label Biography information for Jonathan Edwards

757106

registered interest
date	04/09/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Rolling Stock: Procurement
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans his Department has to procure more Class 700 trains.
tabling member constituency	Hove
tabling member printed	Peter Kyle
uin	7628
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/09/2017 answer text <p>The Department for Transport has no plans to procure additional class 700 trains. Rolling stock procurement is a matter for individual franchises.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 07/09/2017 13:57:05 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
tabling member	4505 label Biography information for Peter Kyle

757117

registered interest
date	04/09/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Rolling Stock: Disability
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 rail industry's preparedness for all UK rolling stock to be compliant with the Persons of Reduced Mobility Technical Specification for Interoperability by 31 December 2019.
tabling member constituency	Nottingham South
tabling member printed	Lilian Greenwood
uin	8319
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/09/2017 answer text <p>This Government recognises how important improving access to public transport is for disabled people and is committed to making transport more inclusive. However, it is the responsibility of the rolling stock operator to ensure its trains meet modern accessibility standards by 31 December 2019, including the Persons of Reduced Mobility Technical Specification for Interoperability. The Department is liaising regularly with the industry on the progress being made on upgrading stock built before 1999 and currently 70% of all trains in operation were either built to or have been refurbished to meet accessibility standards.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 07/09/2017 14:06:55 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
tabling member	4029 label Biography information for Lilian Greenwood

754877

registered interest
date	20/07/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	High Speed 2 Line: Rolling Stock
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate his Department has made of the length of procurement period for classic-compatible trains required for operation on the HS2 network.
tabling member constituency	Kilmarnock and Loudoun
tabling member printed	Alan Brown
uin	6397
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2017 answer text <p>The procurement of the rolling stock for Phase 1 commenced in April of this year, with contract award planned to be in December 2019. Trains are anticipated to be delivered from Spring 2024 for testing of the HS2 infrastructure, with passenger services expected to commence in late 2026.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 08/09/2017 09:35:18 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
tabling member	4470 label Biography information for Alan Brown

754878

registered interest
date	20/07/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	West Coast Main Line
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what funding the Government plans to allocate for network improvements north of Crewe on the West Coast Mainline for Control Period 6.
tabling member constituency	Kilmarnock and Loudoun
tabling member printed	Alan Brown
uin	6386
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2017 answer text <p>On July 30<sup>th</sup> this year the Government set out its High Level Output Specification (HLOS). This identifies the priorities for investment in the railway in the next five year Control Period from 2019.</p><p> </p><p>The Government wishes to assure itself that the volumes and costs of operations and maintenance activity are reasonable and affordable in order to fulfil its statutory role to set a Statement of Funds Available (SoFA). Once this work has taken place, Government will confirm the SoFA in October 2017. There is also an emerging requirement to renew and significantly enhance Network Rail assets in Crewe and between there and Weaver Junction where Government is working with HS2 and Network Rail to produce an integrated solution.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is committed to ensuring that every part of Britain benefits from our investment in the railways. Improvements in rail services can be delivered by new trains and a range of infrastructure improvements. The Government keeps under close review what options will ensure the maximum value to taxpayers, passengers and freight users.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 08/09/2017 09:40:01 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
tabling member	4470 label Biography information for Alan Brown

754881

registered interest
date	20/07/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	West Coast Main Line
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what network improvements are planned to take place north of Crewe on the West Coast Mainline within what remains of Control Period 5.
tabling member constituency	Kilmarnock and Loudoun
tabling member printed	Alan Brown
uin	6387
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2017 answer text <p>We are upgrading the West coast main line power supply to support an improved passenger service and to improve freight capacity.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 08/09/2017 09:24:55 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
tabling member	4470 label Biography information for Alan Brown