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1063628

	registered interest
	date	18/02/2019
	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 assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the implementation of delay repay for (a) Northern and (b) First Transpennine Express rail services.
	tabling member constituency	Bolton North East
	tabling member printed	Sir David Crausby
	uin	222614
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/02/2019 answer text <p>DfT published research in October 2018 on the effectiveness of the rail passenger compensation regimes: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rail-delays-and-compensation-2018" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rail-delays-and-compensation-2018</a>. The operators provide the Department with Delay Repay figures annually which we publish here: <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/744567/2017-2018-passenger-compensation-figures.pdf" target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/744567/2017-2018-passenger-compensation-figures.pdf</a></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Northern introduced Delay Repay from 15 minutes (DR15) in December 2018.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 25/02/2019 16:11:59 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	437 label Biography information for Sir David Crausby

1054609

	registered interest
	date	04/02/2019
	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 plans his Department has for the electrification of the Transpennine express line.
	tabling member constituency	Blackburn
	tabling member printed	Kate Hollern
	uin	216265
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/02/2019 answer text <p>We are working with Network Rail and Transport for the North to determine the best way to achieve major improvements for passengers on the Transpennine Route and will make an announcement on the details of the first phase of work shortly.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 07/02/2019 15:56:29 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	4363 label Biography information for Kate Hollern

1051279

	registered interest
	date	30/01/2019
	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 his most recent estimate is of the number of reported (a) cancellations and (b) delays on Northern Rail lines.
	tabling member constituency	Blackburn
	tabling member printed	Kate Hollern
	uin	214568
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/02/2019 answer text <p>In the last full four week period for which data is published (from 9th December 2018 to 5th January 2019):</p><p> </p><p>The Cancellations and Significant Lateness (CASL) measure for Northern was 3.5% and since that date to 30th January was running at 1.9%.</p><p> </p><p>The Public Performance Measure (PPM) of trains on time delayed by less than five minutes was 82.4% and since that to 30th January was running at 87.4%.</p><p> </p><p>Whilst there is clearly much more to do, these represent marked improvements compared with the four weeks immediately preceding the timetable change on 9th December which were 4.9% CASL and 68.5% PPM.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 04/02/2019 14:14:58 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	4363 label Biography information for Kate Hollern

1020478

	registered interest
	date	05/12/2018
	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 outcome is of his discussions with Northern and Transpennine on their franchise commitments to provide train services on Boxing Day 2018.
	tabling member constituency	Keighley
	tabling member printed	John Grogan
	uin	199293
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/12/2018 answer text <p>Under the terms of their Franchise Agreement Arriva Rail North (ARN) were required within 12 months of the start date of the franchise to consult with passengers, user groups, Network Rail, other train operators who operate along the affected routes and other relevant Stakeholders on the potential demand for passenger services on Boxing Day and produce a report. This was submitted to the Rail North Partnership team and highlighted that the direct cost of operation would exceed the estimated revenue, and raised concerns regarding access due to significant engineering activity traditionally carried out at this time of year.</p><p> </p><p>Separately ARN’s Franchise Agreement requires the operation of a minimum of 60 services on Boxing Day from 2018. However, Northern raised concerns about their ability to operate a service on Boxing Day 2018, mainly due to engineering possessions along the routes they wish to operate, and have asked for a derogation until the following year to the current Franchise Agreement which is currently being considered.</p><p> </p><p>Under the terms of their Franchise Agreement TransPennine Express (TPE) were required within 12 months of the start date of the franchise to consult with passengers, user groups, Network Rail, other train operators who operate along the affected routes and other relevant Stakeholders on the potential demand for passenger services on Boxing Day and produce a report. This was submitted to the Rail North Partnership team and recommended that there may be an opportunity to work jointly with ARN and RNP to agree to use funds allocated in the Franchise for future service initiatives (the Service Options Fund) to provide a trial service for a future Boxing day, with terms of such a trial being pre-agreed between the parties.</p><p> </p><p>Unlike ARN, TPE has no obligation under its Franchise Agreement to provide Boxing Day services. Opportunities for funding and delivering such services in the future will be considered alongside other franchise enhancement opportunities.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 10/12/2018 14:57:38 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	382 label Biography information for John Grogan

1015033

	registered interest
	date	26/11/2018
	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, under what terms Richard George has been engaged by his Department to (a) co-ordinate efforts between train operators and Network Rail to improve the reliability of services in the north and (b) work with industry and Transport for the North to examine the increase in services train operators committed to in December 2019; and what the timeframe is for Mr George to present his recommendations to the Department.
	tabling member constituency	Middlesbrough
	tabling member printed	Andy McDonald
	uin	195606
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/12/2018 answer text <p>Richard George, an independent industry expert, has been tasked by the Secretary of State to assist with railway industry performance improvement in the region covered by Transport for the North. Although there may be discussion on the increase in services train operators are committed to in December 2019, this is not a specific remit of his work. The Terms of Reference set out the remit of his work, including that he will report to both the Department and Transport for the North.</p><p> </p><p>It is intended that recommendations will be provided to the Department in Spring 2019. A copy of the full Terms of Reference will be placed in the libraries of both Houses.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 04/12/2018 13:17:56 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	4269 label Biography information for Andy McDonald

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

644367

	registered interest
	date	25/11/2016
	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, whether he has had discussions with Transport for the North on the roll-out of an Oyster card-type system for the North of England.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield South East
	tabling member printed	Mr Clive Betts
	uin	54934
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/11/2016 answer text <p>The Government is committed to seeing the implementation of smart ticketing that makes passengers’ travel better. We have pledged funding to support Transport for the North develop its vision for smart ticketing across the North and the Secretary of State has a vision to see rail smart ticketing become a reality across the country by the end of 2018. Officials are in regular touch with Transport for the North on smart ticketing and the Secretary of State reiterated the importance he places on it at a meeting with the Chairman just a few weeks ago.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 30/11/2016 15:38:51 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	394 label Biography information for Mr Clive Betts

520919

	registered interest
	date	23/05/2016
	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 recent progress has been made on selecting a route for high speed rail across the Pennines.
	tabling member constituency	Leeds West
	tabling member printed	Rachel Reeves
	uin	37812
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/05/2016 answer text <p>In the recent 2016 Northern Transport Strategy Spring Update, Transport for the North published some of the emerging options for Northern Powerhouse Rail, including new lines and major upgrades across the Pennines.</p><p> </p><p>By the end of the year, Transport for the North and the Department for Transport will have established a more detailed view of the potential route options for Northern Powerhouse Rail, their capabilities, and their costs and benefits, providing the evidence base for prioritising route options.</p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 26/05/2016 13:41:33 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	4031 label Biography information for Rachel Reeves

513543

	registered interest
	date	18/04/2016
	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 forecast his Department has made of the total cost of legal fees for the High Speed 3 project over the next five years; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Coventry South
	tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
	uin	34287
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/04/2016 answer text <p>The government and Transport for the North are jointly developing options to deliver dramatically improved rail journeys between the North’s principal city regions.</p><p> </p><p>The department has made no forecast of the total cost of legal fees for the HS3, or Northern Powerhouse Rail, project over the next five years.</p><p> </p><p>At Budget 2016, the government committed £60m for the development of plans for HS3 between Manchester and Leeds as well as the North’s other major cities.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 21/04/2016 15:34:05 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

475822

	registered interest
	date	15/03/2016
	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 estimate the Government has made of potential net economic growth in the North West resulting from the proposed HS3 rail link.
	tabling member constituency	Ribble Valley
	tabling member printed	Mr Nigel Evans
	uin	31234
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/03/2016 answer text <p>Through 2016, the government and Transport for the North are continuing to develop options for the Northern Powerhouse Rail (HS3) network, and following prioritisation will make an appraisal of the impacts of each option.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Harrogate and Knaresborough answering member printed Andrew Jones question first answered 21/03/2016 15:13:59 answering member 3996 label Biography information for Andrew Jones
	tabling member	474 label Biography information for Mr Nigel Evans