To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what discussions she has had with (a) Network Rail and (b) National Express East Anglia on disruptions caused by failures to the infrastructure on the line from Colchester to London Liverpool Street since 1 January 2008; and if she will make a statement. (211232)

Department for Transport officials meet regularly with Network Rail and train operators, including National Express East Anglia, to discuss performance across the network.