Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions he has had with the rail sector on timetable changes proposed for the East Coast Main Line.

I met with the rail industry to discuss the delay to the upgrade timetable and how the improvements can be delivered as soon as possible.

I have made clear the importance of Network Rail continuing to develop a process for eventually delivering this timetable and realising the benefits of £4 billion investment in infrastructure and rolling stock on the route.