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Monday 28th April 2014

Asked by: Simon Kirby (Conservative - Brighton, Kemptown)

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions he has had with Transport for London (TfL) about the use of other smart ticket systems in the TfL area; and if he will make a statement.

Answered by Stephen Hammond

Department for Transport officials work regularly with Transport for London (TfL) both on the national strategy for smart and integrated ticketing and on implementation in and around London. Cooperation with TfL is integral to any smart ticketing system which includes the London area, in order to ensure full integration of systems and a positive passenger experience.

TfL will shortly have completed the delivery of the “ITSO on Prestige” project, specified and funded by the Department, which has equipped the capital with readers that can now accept the national open standard for transport ticketing (ITSO) as well as contactless bank cards. We have been working closely with them to make the most of this investment, including accepting Southern's “The Key” card which was successfully launched at Victoria by my Noble Friend the Minister of State for Transport, Baroness Kramer, last year. Southern is also working closely with us and TfL to roll out more products progressively as the capability becomes available.

TfL is also a key delivery partner for the South East Flexible Ticketing programme (SEFT) and has been a signatory to the Memorandum of Understanding and a member of the Programme Board since the beginning. Significant work continues to be undertaken with them in order to ensure that the SEFT scheme will interoperate properly with their existing infrastructure in the London area.

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Wednesday 9th April 2014

Asked by: Simon Kirby (Conservative - Brighton, Kemptown)

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to improve rail services in the Brighton travel to work area; and if he will make a statement.

Answered by Stephen Hammond

The new TSGN franchise, as well as using the new rolling stock which will be phased into service from 2016, will require the franchisee to meet ambitious targets to improve punctuality and reliability performance, service quality and passenger satisfaction. We have also made clear to bidders that they can receive extra evaluation credit for submitting proposals that exceed our specified train service and quality requirements.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 09 Jan 2014
Inter-City Rail Investment

"I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak and to follow the hon. Member for Plymouth, Moor View (Alison Seabeck), who made some interesting points.

I congratulate the hon. Member for Redcar (Ian Swales) and the Backbench Business Committee on securing this debate on an issue that is very …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 09 Jan 2014
Inter-City Rail Investment

"Would my hon. Friend be surprised to learn that in the south-east many First Capital Connect trains not only have no wi-fi but no sockets, and that some Southern trains have no toilets? It is a long way to go without them...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 25 Apr 2013
Oral Answers to Questions

"9. What steps his Department is taking to improve rail links between London and the south coast...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 25 Apr 2013
Oral Answers to Questions

"Does the Minister agree with me and many other people in Brighton and Hove that the only sustainable solution for increased capacity is to build a second line?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 09 Nov 2012
Disabled Persons’ Parking Badges Bill

"I have listened carefully to the clearly thought out arguments of my hon. Friends. I admit to having some sympathy with the amendments, as the Bill is designed to stop the abuse of the blue badge scheme, but I would like to make some observations that I hope will be …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 09 Nov 2012
Disabled Persons’ Parking Badges Bill

"I beg to move, That the Bill be now read the Third time.

This is a small Bill but one that could make a big difference to the lives of disabled people. For that reason, I am most grateful to hon. Members from both sides of the House for their …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 09 Nov 2012
Disabled Persons’ Parking Badges Bill

"I thank my hon. Friend for that point. It is a vital part of the Bill. We must do all we can for our brave armed services personnel.

In conclusion, the Bill is designed to protect the blue badge lifeline for the disabled people who rely on it for everyday …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 02 Dec 2010
Oral Answers to Questions

"Is the Secretary of State aware that—with the possible exception of today—trains from Brighton to Victoria are often very overcrowded?..."
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