To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will ensure that passengers receive compensation following the conclusions of the Office of Rail Regulation Report on the Portsmouth re-signalling project by Network Rail; and if he will make a statement. (143164)

Stagecoach South Western Trains is obligated to compensate passengers where disruption to services meets its compensation obligations under the National Rail Conditions of Carriage and in particular under its Passengers Charter.

The Department has ensured that where necessary that Stagecoach South Western Trains has plans to meet its obligations to passengers.