Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions he has had with Northern Rail on modernising stations on the South Fylde line.

As owner and manager of the stations on the South Fylde line, it is for Network Rail and Northern to look at improving facilities at the stations on this line, working to develop schemes with other local stakeholders.

Government support and funding for station modernisation and improvements are available through various schemes including Access for All and the National Station Improvement Programme.