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1002264
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-11-05more like thismore than 2018-11-05
answering body
Department for Transport remove filter
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport remove filter
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Gospel Oak-Barking Railway Line more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government when the Gospel Oak to Barking rail service will be operating with new electric trains. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Randerson more like this
uin HL11285 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-11-16more like thismore than 2018-11-16
answer text <p>The Gospel Oak to Barking rail line is run by Transport for London (TfL). This is not a matter for the Department for Transport (DfT) as such, the Mayor of London is accountable for this service.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
grouped question UIN HL11286 more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-11-16T13:44:04.643Zmore like thismore than 2018-11-16T13:44:04.643Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
4230
label Biography information for Baroness Randerson more like this
1002265
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-11-05more like thismore than 2018-11-05
answering body
Department for Transport remove filter
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport remove filter
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Gospel Oak-Barking Railway Line more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether additional carriages will be provided to relieve overcrowding on diesel services currently operating on the Gospel Oak to Barking rail line before new electric trains are introduced. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Randerson more like this
uin HL11286 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-11-16more like thismore than 2018-11-16
answer text <p>The Gospel Oak to Barking rail line is run by Transport for London (TfL). This is not a matter for the Department for Transport (DfT) as such, the Mayor of London is accountable for this service.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
grouped question UIN HL11285 more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-11-16T13:44:04.72Zmore like thismore than 2018-11-16T13:44:04.72Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
4230
label Biography information for Baroness Randerson more like this
1002470
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-11-06more like thismore than 2018-11-06
answering body
Department for Transport remove filter
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport remove filter
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading East Coast Main Line: Trains more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to alleviate any possible increase in service cancellations caused by the roll out of new Azuma trains to the East Coast Main Line. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Bradshaw more like this
uin HL11311 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-11-20more like thismore than 2018-11-20
answer text <p>The Department for Transport is working with Hitachi, the Office of Rail and Road, London North Eastern Railway (LNER), and Network Rail to ensure that the new Intercity Express Programme trains enter service on the the East Coast Main Line as soon as possible, and that the transition from LNER’s current fleet to the Azumas is a smooth one.</p><p> </p><p>With the rollout of any new rolling stock, it is prudent to plan for potential issues that might affect services, and the Department is working with LNER to ensure that contingencies are in place for such eventualities.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-11-20T12:47:25.217Zmore like thismore than 2018-11-20T12:47:25.217Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
2483
label Biography information for Lord Bradshaw more like this
1002471
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-11-06more like thismore than 2018-11-06
answering body
Department for Transport remove filter
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport remove filter
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Gatwick Airport Station more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Sugg on 5 November (HL10994), what proportion of the costs of the Gatwick Airport Station enhancement scheme have been funded by Gatwick Airport Ltd. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Bradshaw more like this
uin HL11312 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-11-20more like thismore than 2018-11-20
answer text <p>To date, Gatwick Airport Ltd have contributed 24.9 % of the development costs of the Gatwick Airport Station enhancement scheme.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-11-20T12:47:38.24Zmore like thismore than 2018-11-20T12:47:38.24Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
2483
label Biography information for Lord Bradshaw more like this
1002472
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-11-06more like thismore than 2018-11-06
answering body
Department for Transport remove filter
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport remove filter
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Cross Country Rail Franchise more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Sugg on 5 November (HL10993), whether they anticipate being able make proposals by Easter 2019 for reducing overcrowding across the Cross Country Trains network. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Bradshaw more like this
uin HL11313 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-11-20more like thismore than 2018-11-20
answer text <p>The current Cross Country Franchise is due to expire in October 2019 with an option available of extending the current contract by one year to October 2020. We are currently reviewing options for the Cross Country Franchise and are therefore unable to make any comment as to what and when any decisions will be made.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-11-20T12:47:51.107Zmore like thismore than 2018-11-20T12:47:51.107Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
2483
label Biography information for Lord Bradshaw more like this
1002482
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-11-06more like thismore than 2018-11-06
answering body
Department for Transport remove filter
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport remove filter
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Northern: Strikes more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with Arriva UK Trains in relation to the continuing rail strikes on the Northern Rail franchise; what proposals they have to end the disruption to services caused by the strikes; and what assessment they have made of whether Arriva UK Trains has breached the terms of its franchise agreement on the delivery of services. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Greaves more like this
uin HL11323 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-11-20more like thismore than 2018-11-20
answer text <p>The Department for Transport has had discussions with Arriva Rail North regarding contingency planning for strike days as well as on progress they have made on discussions with RMT.</p><p> </p><p>Proposals to end the disruption are a matter between the operator and the Trade Union. However, we urge the RMT to call off the strikes and for both parties to work on resolving the dispute.</p><p> </p><p>The assessment on service delivery related compliance is still taking place with a number of claims requiring validation.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-11-20T15:03:19.723Zmore like thismore than 2018-11-20T15:03:19.723Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
2569
label Biography information for Lord Greaves more like this
1005585
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-11-12more like thismore than 2018-11-12
answering body
Department for Transport remove filter
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport remove filter
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading High Speed 2 Line: Wendover more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will place in the Libraries of both Houses a copy of reports by (1) SDG, Nichols Group and KPMG, and (2) the Infrastructure Projects Authority, as independent reports of the mined tunnel options for HS2 in the Wendover area, as referred to in the letter from Nusrat Ghani to Wendover Parish Council on 15 October 2018. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Berkeley more like this
uin HL11356 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-11-26more like thismore than 2018-11-26
answer text <p>The reports in question were referred to in a letter from Nusrat Ghani MP to the Right Honourable David Lidington MP on 15 October 2018.</p><p> </p><p>The Government will not be placing copies of the reports referred to in the Libraries of either House. These reports are internal to the Department for Transport and are not intended for publication.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-11-26T15:42:25.307Zmore like thismore than 2018-11-26T15:42:25.307Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
3526
label Biography information for Lord Berkeley more like this
1005601
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-11-12more like thismore than 2018-11-12
answering body
Department for Transport remove filter
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport remove filter
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading East West Rail Line more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what lessons they have learnt from the performance of the Bicester to Oxford route operated by Chiltern Railways; and how might any lessons be applied to the proposed East West Rail scheme. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Bradshaw more like this
uin HL11372 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-11-26more like thismore than 2018-11-26
answer text <p>The Bicester to Oxford route, which is operated by Chiltern Railways, continues to perform well with strong passenger revenue and growth on the route.</p><p> </p><p>The East West Rail Company has been established to challenge current delivery models whilst accelerating the delivery of robust infrastructure and reducing costs. The East West Rail Company are developing its operations strategy with recommendations for the Department for Transport. This is expected to incorporate lessons learnt from across the industry.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-11-26T15:13:26.147Zmore like thismore than 2018-11-26T15:13:26.147Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
2483
label Biography information for Lord Bradshaw more like this
1005625
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-11-12more like thismore than 2018-11-12
answering body
Department for Transport remove filter
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport remove filter
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading A30 more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what proportion of the A30 trunk road between Exeter and Penzance is not yet dual carriageway; and what plans they have to convert those sections to dual carriageway. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Marlesford more like this
uin HL11396 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-11-22more like thismore than 2018-11-22
answer text <p>Approximately 16 per cent (17 out of 109 miles) of the A30 trunk road between Exeter and Penzance is not yet dual carriageway. The remaining single carriageway sections are between Carland Cross and Chiverton Cross, and between Camborne and Penzance.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has committed to dualling the A30 between Carland Cross and Chiverton Cross (9 miles of the above 17 miles of single carriageway), with construction work due to start in 2019-20.</p><p> </p><p>Proposals to dual the A30 between Camborne and Penzance will be considered as part of decisions on the second Road Investment Strategy covering the period 2020-2025.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-11-22T15:50:14.53Zmore like thismore than 2018-11-22T15:50:14.53Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
1854
label Biography information for Lord Marlesford more like this
1005629
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-11-12more like thismore than 2018-11-12
answering body
Department for Transport remove filter
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport remove filter
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Ports more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Sugg on 25 October (HL10562), what is their forecast for the level of growth in (1) the UK’s port unit load traffic, and (2) port productivity for each of the next five years; and what is their forecast in the event of a no-deal outcome to the Brexit negotiations. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Mendelsohn more like this
uin HL11400 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-11-21more like thismore than 2018-11-21
answer text <p>The Department for Transport is currently preparing port freight demand forecasts, and will publish these once complete. The Government does not produce forecasts of port productivity.</p><p>The Government expects to complete a withdrawal deal, but our aim in the event of a no-deal outcome is to ensure that unit-load traffic can continue to flow as expeditiously and efficiently as possible so that the volume of trade in aggregate can be maintained.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-11-21T14:16:02.11Zmore like thismore than 2018-11-21T14:16:02.11Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
4286
label Biography information for Lord Mendelsohn more like this