Railways in Parliament

摘要

David Davis (Haltemprice and Howden) asked to and from which destinations there will be a reduction in the number of daily services as a result of the new franchise agreement for the East Coast Main Line. Transport Minister Claire Perry replied: "The department has contracted a minimum level of service to all destinations which is broadly at today's level, with the franchisee having flexibility to operate services in addition to this. "There are also several notable enhancements to the current level of service at destinations, such as Bradford Forster Square, Harrogate, Shipley, York, Newcastle and Edinburgh. "Stations such as Thornaby, Middlesbrough, Dewsbury, Huddersfield and Sunderland will receive Intercity East Coast services for the first time."