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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

1029640

	registered interest
	date	20/12/2018
	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	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether plans for the upgrade and electrification of the Transpennine rail route include provision for growth in the level of freight traffic; and if not, why not.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
	uin	HL12526
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/01/2019 answer text <p>The £2.9bn the Government is spending on the TransPennine route can accommodate growth through the provision of more capacity.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 08/01/2019 17:05:39 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
	tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

1024839

	registered interest
	date	13/12/2018
	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	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how much funding from the EU has been allocated to improving TransPennine rail infrastructure and services since 2010; and what conditions, if any, relating to rail freight were attached to such funding.
	tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
	uin	HL12280
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/12/2018 answer text <p>The EU awarded funding from the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) programme for two projects on the trans-Pennine route between Liverpool and York, both of which are in service. The final total allocation from the EU was €31,239,501 for both projects since 2010. There were no conditions relating to rail freight attached to the funding.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 18/12/2018 15:14:27 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
	tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley

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

1020043

	registered interest
	date	04/12/2018
	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	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment have they made of whether the proposals from Transport for the North for a rail route across the Pennines makes adequate provision for the movement of freight.
	tabling member printed	Lord Bradshaw
	uin	HL12018
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/12/2018 answer text <p>The Department has received a number of proposals to support freight capacity across the Pennines including the Trans Pennine route and Skipton to Colne. Officials continue to work closely with TfN and Network Rail on these proposals. We are currently considering next steps on the provision of additional rail freight capacity and capability across the Pennines and expect to make an announcement shortly.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 13/12/2018 16:03:21 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
	tabling member	2483 label Biography information for Lord Bradshaw

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

998467

	registered interest
	date	30/10/2018
	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	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the development funding to be made available for Northern Powerhouse Rail announced in the Budget is additional to that which is already being spent on that project by Transport for the North; if so, what it will be spent on and when; and whether the spending of those funds depends on decisions which will be made following the publication of the business case at the end of this year.
	tabling member printed	Lord Greaves
	uin	HL11126
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/11/2018 answer text <p>The £37m made available at Budget for financial year 2019-20 to develop Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) is in addition to funds already being spent by Transport for the North to develop the scheme. This will be used to take forward development work on NPR following the submission of the business case at the end of this year.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 12/11/2018 16:48:09 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
	tabling member	2569 label Biography information for Lord Greaves

998468

	registered interest
	date	30/10/2018
	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	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the development of a business case for a new high speed railway line across the north of England will include a Determine Stage, Stage 1 of the Department for Transport's five stage Rail Network Enhancement Pipeline; and if not, whether work on Stage 1 will follow the publication of the business case.
	tabling member printed	Lord Greaves
	uin	HL11127
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/11/2018 answer text <p>The Strategic Outline Business Case (SOBC) for Northern Powerhouse Rail is being developed by Transport for the North and is being produced in line with the Department’s guidance for transport business cases. In the Rail Network Enhancement Pipeline (RNEP) process, the production of the SOBC is one of the key outputs of the Determine Stage of work. Further stages of development work, depending on the nature of the intervention being considered, could follow a range of processes including those outlined in the RNEP process, Network Rail’s Governance for Railway Investment Projects (GRIP) and HS2 Ltd’s processes for hybrid Bill preparation.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 13/11/2018 12:14:47 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
	tabling member	2569 label Biography information for Lord Greaves