Railway disruption evidence session postponed until Wednesday 14 January

• The Transport Committee

Chair of the Transport Committee, Louise Ellman MP, said today,

"Earlier today, I announced that the Transport Select Committee would take evidence from Mark Carne and Robin Gisby on the over-running engineering works at Kings Cross and Paddington and their impact on services and passengers. Following representations from Network Rail, I have agreed to Network Rail’s request to postpone the session until Wednesday 14 January. This will allow my Committee to hold an evidence session informed by the work that Mark Carne has commissioned from Dr Francis Paonessa.

Dr Paonessa’s report on the sequence of events and associated decision making that led to the problems experienced at Kings Cross and Paddington will be completed on 9 January. In responding to our questions I expect Network Rail to explain what went wrong and account for what happened. It is vital that the rail industry delivers a safe, high quality and efficient service to passengers. It is also vital that the public has confidence in the industry. Passengers deserve a detailed explanation of the causes of disruption, the steps that need to be taken to prevent recurrence and the lessons that need to be learned."

Witnesses

Wednesday 14 January 2015, Room: TBA

2.05 pm

• Mark Carne, Chief Executive, Network Rail
• Robin Gisby, Managing Director, Network Operations, Network Rail