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star this property date less than 2024-03-11more like thismore than 2024-03-11
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Department for Transport more like this
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star this property answering dept short name Transport more like this
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star this property hansard heading Railways: Compensation more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Davies of Gower on 6 March (HL2702), whether any proportion of the costs of the Delay Repay scheme have resulted in a direct cost to public funds; and if so, how much. more like this
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Lord Bradshaw remove filter
star this property uin HL3168 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-25more like thismore than 2024-03-25
unstar this property answer text <p>At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, when revenues dropped very significantly, the Government introduced emergency agreements that transferred day-to-day revenue and cost risks to the Department. These agreements protected services that key workers depended on. Under the agreements, the Government effectively receives the revenue and pays an operator’s reasonable costs, subject to the revenue incentive mechanism introduced recently to encourage operators to grow patronage and revenues.</p><p> </p><p>Operators are compensated by the Government for all reasonable costs incurred that are accumulated in accordance with the terms of the contract, including those in relation to Delay Repay.</p><p> </p><p>Payments made to rail passengers for Delay Repay as well as discretionary compensation are published annually, and for 2022-23 totalled £101 million.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower more like this
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less than 2024-03-25T16:29:52.71Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-25T16:29:52.71Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower more like this
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1694870
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star this property date less than 2024-03-11more like thismore than 2024-03-11
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Department for Transport more like this
star this property answering dept id 27 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Transport more like this
unstar this property answering dept sort name Transport remove filter
star this property hansard heading Railways: North of England more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Davies of Gower on 6 March (HL2700), when they expect the train service specification for the TransPennine route to be finalised and approved. more like this
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Lord Bradshaw remove filter
star this property uin HL3169 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-25more like thismore than 2024-03-25
unstar this property answer text <p>Network Rail will be using standard industry processes to progressively formalise train service changes as the programme progresses, in line with the TransPennine Route Upgrade’s (TRU’s) key delivery milestones. The last stage of the fully approved timetables will be in place in the early 2030s when the full service uplift, which TRU enables, is able to come on line.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower more like this
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less than 2024-03-25T16:30:09.523Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-25T16:30:09.523Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Bradshaw more like this
1694871
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star this property date less than 2024-03-11more like thismore than 2024-03-11
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Department for Transport more like this
star this property answering dept id 27 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Transport more like this
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star this property hansard heading Chiltern Line more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Davies of Gower on 6 March (HL2701), whether they have received any representations from Chiltern Railways about ending the direct access services between Northolt Junction and Paddington. more like this
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Lord Bradshaw remove filter
star this property uin HL3170 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-25more like thismore than 2024-03-25
unstar this property answer text <p>There are no plans to reinstate direct access services from Northolt Junction to Paddington.</p><p> </p><p>Chiltern Railways used to run a twice-daily service from Northolt Junction (i.e. South Ruislip Station) to London Paddington. In December 2018, this route was cancelled with the closure of the Acton to Northolt line to enable High Speed 2 works. Chiltern Railways made representations to alternatively run to West Ealing via the Greenford branch line, however this was not possible due to Crossrail capacity constraints.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower more like this
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less than 2024-03-25T16:25:15.493Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-25T16:25:15.493Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower more like this
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1691282
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star this property date less than 2024-02-22more like thismore than 2024-02-22
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Department for Transport more like this
star this property answering dept id 27 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Transport more like this
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star this property hansard heading Railways: North of England more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Davies of Gower on 12 February (HL1979), when the train service specification for the TransPennine route was last revised and passed to Network Rail. more like this
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star this property uin HL2700 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-06more like thismore than 2024-03-06
unstar this property answer text <p>A number of train service specifications were developed as part of the Business Case development process for TransPennine Route Upgrade. This was last provided to Network Rail in 2023 as part of a review of the integration between other major infrastructure programmes. The final train service specification has yet to be finalised and approved.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower more like this
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less than 2024-03-06T16:25:52.007Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-06T16:25:52.007Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower more like this
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1691283
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star this property date less than 2024-02-22more like thismore than 2024-02-22
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Department for Transport more like this
star this property answering dept id 27 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Transport more like this
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star this property hansard heading Chiltern Line more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to reinstate direct access from Northolt Junction to Paddington. more like this
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Lord Bradshaw remove filter
star this property uin HL2701 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-06more like thismore than 2024-03-06
unstar this property answer text <p>I can confirm there are no plans to reinstate direct access services from Northolt Junction to Paddington.</p><p> </p><p>Chiltern Railway used to run a twice daily service from Northolt Junction (i.e. South Ruislip Station) to London Paddington. In December 2018, this route was cancelled with the closure of the Acton-Northolt line to enable High Speed 2 works.</p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower more like this
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less than 2024-03-06T16:26:09.14Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-06T16:26:09.14Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower more like this
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1691284
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star this property date less than 2024-02-22more like thismore than 2024-02-22
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Department for Transport more like this
star this property answering dept id 27 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Transport more like this
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star this property hansard heading Railways: Compensation more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to improve the performance of train operators to reduce the amount of money being paid under the Delay Repay scheme. more like this
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Lord Bradshaw remove filter
star this property uin HL2702 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-06more like thismore than 2024-03-06
unstar this property answer text <p>The Department monitors performance on the rail network closely and holds industry to account, reviewing performance on a weekly basis and holding regular high-level meetings with both Network Rail and representatives from the train operators.</p><p> </p><p>The Department has been clear that industry needs to make significant improvements to deliver the punctual, reliable services that passengers deserve and in doing so, reduce the need for passengers to claim under the Delay Repay scheme.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower more like this
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less than 2024-03-06T16:25:33.163Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-06T16:25:33.163Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower more like this
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1686090
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star this property date less than 2024-01-30more like thismore than 2024-01-30
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Department for Transport more like this
star this property answering dept id 27 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Transport more like this
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star this property hansard heading Train Operating Companies: Standards more like this
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25277
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star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Davies of Gower on 30 January (HL1680), how the current quality of service provided by train operating companies can be assessed when service quality regime scores for April-October 2023 are only now under evaluation. more like this
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star this property uin HL2024 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2024-02-13more like thismore than 2024-02-13
unstar this property answer text <p>The Department regularly assesses the quality of service provided by the train operators, including through independent inspections that take place across the network every Rail Period, which is typically every 28 days. The results are used to inform frequent performance discussions and are published online for passengers.</p><p> </p><p>Performance Fees for service quality are based on scores achieved over a longer Assessment Period. This is annual in the current National Rail Contracts and was bi-annual in previous contracts.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower more like this
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less than 2024-02-13T16:29:14.927Zmore like thismore than 2024-02-13T16:29:14.927Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower more like this
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1685676
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star this property date less than 2024-01-29more like thismore than 2024-01-29
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Department for Transport more like this
star this property answering dept id 27 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Transport more like this
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star this property hansard heading Railways: North of England more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government whether a train service specification had been developed for the TransPennine route upgrade prior to the commencement of the works. more like this
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Lord Bradshaw remove filter
star this property uin HL1979 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2024-02-12more like thismore than 2024-02-12
unstar this property answer text <p>Train service specifications were produced whilst the TransPennine Route Upgrade programme was at the development stage, before the commencement of programme delivery. However, these specifications continue to be refined as programme design matures to ensure the most efficient use of programme resources and funding.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower more like this
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less than 2024-02-12T15:48:15.203Zmore like thismore than 2024-02-12T15:48:15.203Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower more like this
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2483
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1685677
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star this property date less than 2024-01-29more like thismore than 2024-01-29
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Department for Transport more like this
star this property answering dept id 27 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Transport more like this
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star this property hansard heading Cross Country Line: Rolling Stock more like this
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star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answers by Baroness Vere of Norbiton on 14 July 2023 (HL8970) and Lord Davies of Gower on 24 January (HL1398), when is the earliest date by which additional rolling stock will be made available on the Cross Country network. more like this
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star this property uin HL1980 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-02-12more like thismore than 2024-02-12
unstar this property answer text <p>CrossCountry is working with industry partners to acquire additional trains as they become available within the rolling stock market. CrossCountry is assessing whether it would be possible to operate a small number of additional trains during 2024 to deliver additional capacity, subject to their availability, the contractual terms with the rolling stock owner and an appropriate business case. All trains in the CrossCountry fleet are also due to be refurbished to improve passengers’ on-board experience.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower more like this
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less than 2024-02-12T15:47:55.763Zmore like thismore than 2024-02-12T15:47:55.763Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower more like this
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1685678
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star this property date less than 2024-01-29more like thismore than 2024-01-29
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Department for Transport more like this
star this property answering dept id 27 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Transport more like this
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star this property hansard heading Railways: Infrastructure more like this
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star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government whether, when life-expired railway infrastructure is being replaced, present appraisal methodology provides for the replacement infrastructure to reflect the current speeds and braking characteristics of modern trains. more like this
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star this property uin HL1981 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-02-12more like thismore than 2024-02-12
unstar this property answer text <p>The need to replace railway infrastructure is determined by regular inspections and reviews of the current state of the network. These test that the infrastructure is sufficient to safely and reliably support the type and speed of trains that it is intended to allow the operation of.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower more like this
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less than 2024-02-12T15:46:29.057Zmore like thismore than 2024-02-12T15:46:29.057Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Bradshaw more like this