To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many new railway lines into and in London for which his Department has responsibility have been built since 1997. (125985)

This is an operational matter for Network Rail, as the owner and operator of the national rail network. The hon. Member for Epsom and Ewell should contact Network Rail’s Chief Executive for a response to his question:

John Armitt

Chief Executive

Network Rail

40 Melton Street

London NW1 2EE