Lord Bradshaw / Baroness Vere

Lord Bradshaw / Baroness Vere

Lord Bradshaw: To ask Her Majesty's Government when the expect the platforms at Old Oak Common station designed to be served by trains operated under the Great Western franchise to be open. [HL15711]

Baroness Vere of Norbiton: The new station at Old Oak Common is being designed to offer connectivity between HS2, the Elizabeth Line and the Great Western Main Line. HS2 Ltd will work with its construction partner, once appointed, to optimise cost and schedule. We will make public a Full Business Case, including an assessment of schedule, later in the year.