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Written question asked by Elsie Blundell (Labour) on Monday, 31 March 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 April 2025. It was answered by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 April 2025 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Railways: North of England

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to mitigate rail congestion across East-West rail lines in the north of England.

Answer

The Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline portfolio contains some of the most transformative and important programmes in the country such as the TransPennine Route Upgrade, which will increase capacity and improve reliability of East to West rail lines in the north of England.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
42701
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Railways Overcrowding Standards North of England
Link
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