(1) (a) What is the total kilometres of rail in the North West and (b) how many of these kilometres are in a good and workable condition; (2) (a) what is the total budget for the 2008-09 financial year for rail transport in the North West, (b) what is the actual expenditure and (c) where has this expenditure been incurred; (3) whether there are any future plans for the rail transport system in the North West; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (4) whether any areas have been identified for prioritising; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?