To ask the Secretary of State for Transport pursuant to the answer of 15 January 2008, Official Report, column 1094W, on South West Trains, what the internal specifications are for (a) seating and (b) stand alone tables for (i) suburban, (ii) mainline and (iii) mainline express rolling stock units; into which of these categories (A) class 442 and (B) class 444 units fall; and if she will make a statement. (180674)

A guidance note for interior design of trains has been issued by the Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC). This document will have been taken into account by the designers of new trains like Class 444 and in the refurbishment of older trains like Class 442.

For further information and a copy of this document please contact either South West Trains or ATOC at the following addresses:

South West Trains

Friars Bridge Court

41-45 Blackfriars road

London

SE1 8NZ

Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC)

3rd Floor

40 Bernard street

London

WC1N 1BY