To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what plans he has to improve rail freight capacity (a) along the east coast main line, with particular reference to the line north of Newcastle, and elsewhere in England. (118546)

These are operational matters for Network Rail, as the owner and operator of the national rail network. The hon. Member for the Vale of York should contact Network Rail's chief executive for a response to her question:

John Armitt

Chief Executive

Network Rail

40 Melton Street

London

NW1 2EE