The Rt. Hon. Sir John Major KG CH

Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1990-1997

1979-1983 Parliament

Mr Major’s Written Question on Rail Electrification – 2 February 1982

Below is the text of Mr Major’s Parliamentary written question on Rail Electrification, published on 2nd February 1982.


Mr. Major Asked the Secretary of State for Transport when he expects to receive proposals from British Railways for the electrification of the east coast main line from King’s Cross.

Mr. David Howell I hope soon to receive proposals for electrification of the first stage of the east coast main line as well as a 10-year electrification programme.