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754888

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	Brighton Main Line
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Answer of 21 March 2017 to Question 68148, if he will take steps to safeguard for transport purposes critical land in the central Croydon area for the Brighton Mainline upgrade; what recent discussions he has had with Network Rail about that land; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Brighton, Pavilion
tabling member printed	Caroline Lucas
uin	6450
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2017 answer text <p>The Brighton Mainline upgrade proposals are at a relatively early stage of development. We are continuing to support Network Rail in refining the proposals, and as part of this we will consider advice it puts forward on land requirements. This assessment will be in light of the overall business case for the upgrade proposals.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 05/09/2017 16:48:02 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
tabling member	3930 label Biography information for Caroline Lucas

754907

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	Govia Thameslink Railway
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Answer of 25 July 2016 to Question 43366, for what reasons the requirements for services to be Driver Only Operation were (a) not redacted in the Invitation to Tender for the Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) Franchise and (b) redacted on the GTR Franchise Agreement; if he will remove the redactions on the requirements for services to be Driver Only Operation on the GTR Franchise Agreement; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Brighton, Pavilion
tabling member printed	Caroline Lucas
uin	6546
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2017 answer text <p>The TSGN Invitation To Tender requirements for Driver Only Operation were not redacted as they were a stated requirement of the Department for all bidders. The requirements for Driver Only Operation were redacted from the TSGN Franchise Agreement on the grounds of commercial interests and they remain redacted on the same grounds.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 05/09/2017 16:29:57 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
tabling member	3930 label Biography information for Caroline Lucas

754911

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
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 construction and electrification costs to enable HS2 trains to run from Sheffield Midland to Crofton; and whether those costs are included in HS2's budgets.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield South East
tabling member printed	Mr Clive Betts
uin	6842
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2017 answer text <p>We do not provide cost breakdowns for specific items of the HS2 programme due to commercial sensitivities.</p><p> </p><p>The section of route you refer to is discussed in paragraph 4.12 of the Phase 2b Financial Case, published in July: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hs2-phase-two-financial-case" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hs2-phase-two-financial-case</a></p><p> </p><p>This Financial Case will be updated ahead of deposit of the Phase 2b hybrid Bill in 2019.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 05/09/2017 16:28:06 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
tabling member	394 label Biography information for Mr Clive Betts

754912

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	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, if he will take steps to ensure that all rolling stock on the Midland Mainline will be compliant with disability discrimination legislation by 2020.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield South East
tabling member printed	Mr Clive Betts
uin	6844
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2017 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 05/09/2017 16:46:07 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
tabling member	394 label Biography information for Mr Clive Betts

754916

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
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the estimated cost of the construction and electrification work to enable HS2 trains to run from Toton to Sheffield Midland is; and whether that cost is included in HS2's budget.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield South East
tabling member printed	Mr Clive Betts
uin	6841
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2017 answer text <p>We do not provide cost breakdowns for specific items of the HS2 programme due to commercial sensitivities.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 05/09/2017 16:22:27 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
tabling member	394 label Biography information for Mr Clive Betts

754918

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
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the planned start and completion dates of construction work are on the (a) Toton to Leeds, (b) Toton to Sheffield Midlands and (c) Sheffield Midland to Crofton sections of High Speed 2.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield South East
tabling member printed	Mr Clive Betts
uin	6856
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2017 answer text <p>HS2 Ltd expects construction of Phase 2b to begin in 2023 (subject to Hybrid Bill approval). We expect all construction stages across the route to be completed by 2032. This will be followed by a period of system testing and commissioning, with the railway opening for operations in 2033.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 05/09/2017 16:39:13 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
tabling member	394 label Biography information for Mr Clive Betts

754208

registered interest
date	19/07/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Crossrail 2 Line
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when he expects to announce his decision on the business case submitted by Transport for London for Crossrail 2.
tabling member constituency	Chipping Barnet
tabling member printed	Theresa Villiers
uin	6129
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2017 answer text <p>The Government recognises the case for capacity improvements in London and the wider South East, such as those that Crossrail 2 could deliver. We are currently analysing the Strategic Outline Business Case, submitted by Transport for London, to ensure it is a robust investment with a fair and credible funding plan. This sits alongside the work we have recently agreed with the Mayor of London to examine ways to improve affordability ahead of this autumn’s Budget. Our next steps to deliver those capacity improvements will be decided when these strands of work are complete.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 05/09/2017 16:20:53 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
tabling member	1500 label Biography information for Theresa Villiers

754217

registered interest
date	19/07/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Season Tickets
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 potential effect of the introduction of part-time season tickets on train fare revenue.
tabling member constituency	Middlesbrough
tabling member printed	Andy McDonald
uin	6132
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2017 answer text <p>Flexible multi-buy tickets give people who commute part-time a better deal than they would otherwise have access to. We have challenged the rail industry to develop proposals for pricing, and delivering more flexible ticketing options, for those who work or commute part-time, which could also attract new customers onto the railway. The Department has made early assessments with operators on the effect of the introduction of these types of tickets on fares revenue, and continues to review this policy going forward.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 05/09/2017 16:26:13 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
tabling member	4269 label Biography information for Andy McDonald

753570

registered interest
date	18/07/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Valley Lines
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what contingency plans will be put in place if the handover of the Core Valley Lines asset from Network Rail to the Welsh Government does not take place.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff Central
tabling member printed	Jo Stevens
uin	5682
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2017 answer text <p>The government continues to support the Welsh government in progressing the procurement of the next Wales and Borders rail franchise and an infrastructure provider for the South Wales Metro.</p><p> </p><p>Should the proposed transfer not take place, the Core Valley Lines infrastructure will continue to be owned and operated by Network Rail, as it is today.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 05/09/2017 16:17:07 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens

753571

registered interest
date	18/07/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Cardiff Central Station
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether all the relevant permissions and authorities have been secured to enable the transfer of control over investment and responsibility for Cardiff Central Rail Station to the Welsh Government.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff Central
tabling member printed	Jo Stevens
uin	5683
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2017 answer text <p>Cardiff Central station is currently managed by Arriva Trains Wales, the Wales and Borders franchise operator. DfT is working closely with the Welsh Government to finalise the arrangements for the devolution of the Wales and Borders franchise, including the transfer of franchising powers and a funding settlement, during 2017. Devolution of the Wales and Borders franchise is not expected to change the existing arrangements for the funding and management of Cardiff Central station.</p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 05/09/2017 16:31:41 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens