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Crossrail
Lord Oakeshott of Seagrove Bay asked Her Majesty's Government:
- Further to the Answer by the Lord Davies of Oldham on 25 February (HL Deb, col. 231), which government department will take the lead in working out a scheme combining public and private contributions to Crossrail; and with which representatives of the private sector that department will negotiate.[HL1648]
Lord Davies of Oldham: My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Transport is currently considering Adrian Montague's detailed advice on Crossrail and will publish his findings in due course.
Railways: Etruria Station Closure
Lord Berkeley asked Her Majesty's Government:
- What is the methodological basis for the Strategic Rail Authority's calculation of £3 million per annum benefits to be gained from cutting two minutes from the journey times to the north-west as a result of closing Etruria station; and whether this
- calculation takes account of the values of existing and new passenger journeys, and any external benefits.[HL1661]
Lord Davies of Oldham: A full assessment of the closure of Etruria Station was undertaken in accordance with the Strategic Rail Authority's Investment Manual, Appraisal Guidance and Business Case Manual which reflect the requirements and guidance for appraisals issued by the Department for Transport.
The main benefit of the station closure is the maintenance of the line speed profile for trains running through this section which can be achieved through the closure of the station and the realignment of the track. The maintenance of line speed results in significant journey time benefits to existing and new rail users of around 50 per cent of the total benefits. The remaining proportion of the total benefit relates to decongestion benefits to road users as passengers switch to rail and increased rail revenues.
A27
Lord Baker of Dorking asked Her Majesty's Government:
- Whether they have had any contact with the Highways Agency since 4 August 2003 over problems on the A27.[HL1681]
Lord Davies of Oldham: The Department for Transport has been in regular contact with the Highways Agency since 4 August 2003 about the A27. Following the Secretary of State's decision last July on the recommendations arising from the South Coast Multi-modal Study, the Highways Agency has been looking at other options and is expected to report back to Ministers later in the year.
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