Statement on rail investment
26 November 2010 (updated on 26 November 2010)
Secretary of State for Transport, Philip Hammond, made a statement to the House of Commons on Thursday 25 November on the Government's plans for investment in rail infrastructure and rolling stock.
- Video and Audio: Rail Investment
- Commons Hansard: Rail Investment
- About Parliament: Ministerial statements
- Topics: Railways
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