Intercity Express and Rail Electrification Debate

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Department: Department for Transport

Intercity Express and Rail Electrification

Rob Wilson Excerpts
Tuesday 1st March 2011

(13 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Rob Wilson Portrait Mr Rob Wilson (Reading East) (Con)
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I welcome the statement, particularly the increase in passenger capacity that will result. My right hon. Friend will be aware that over the next five years Reading station will undergo a major redevelopment through Government investment. Will he ensure that all necessary works for IEP and electrification are undertaken alongside the alterations made to Reading station, because I am sure that it would result in cost savings?

Lord Hammond of Runnymede Portrait Mr Hammond
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My hon. Friend makes a very sensible point. I will raise it at my next meeting with the chief executive of Network Rail, and ensure that it is being done in a properly co-ordinated manner.