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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the Mass Transit Taskforce's remit includes tram-train projects.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the Mass Transit Taskforce's remit includes tram-train projects.
The independently-led Mass Transit Taskforce will consider all modes of mass transit and emerging technologies. This includes Tram-train projects and other mass transit modes, including bus‑based, light rail‑based and hybrid systems.
I am delighted that the midlands metro tram line will connect Dudley with the rest of the west midlands. However, the construction has caused disruption to local businesses such as the Dubliner’s, and repeated delays have exacerbated that. What support can the Minister provide to businesses that are being impacted by the repeated delays to the tram?
I am delighted that the midlands metro tram line will connect Dudley with the rest of the west midlands. However, the construction has caused disruption to local businesses such as the Dubliner’s, and repeated delays have exacerbated that. What support can the Minister provide to businesses that are being impacted by the repeated delays to the tram?
I am obviously sorry to hear about the disruption to businesses in my hon. Friend’s constituency. Let me take this issue away for her and talk to the Mayor of the West Midlands and all relevant parties to ascertain whether anything can be done to mitigate the impact on her constituents.
I am obviously sorry to hear about the disruption to businesses in my hon. Friend’s constituency. Let me take this issue away for her and talk to the Mayor of the West Midlands and all relevant parties to ascertain whether anything can be done to mitigate the impact on her constituents.
I am obviously sorry to hear about the disruption to businesses in my hon. Friend’s constituency. Let me take this issue away for her and talk to the Mayor of the West Midlands and all relevant parties to ascertain whether anything can be done to mitigate the impact on her constituents.
I am delighted that the midlands metro tram line will connect Dudley with the rest of the west midlands. However, the construction has caused disruption to local businesses such as the Dubliner’s, and repeated delays have exacerbated that. What support can the Minister provide to businesses that are being impacted by the repeated delays to the tram?
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the next spending review will include provision for completing the East Birmingham tram extension.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the next spending review will include provision for completing the East Birmingham tram extension.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the average cost per mile has been for tram extensions completed in England since 2015.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the average cost per mile has been for tram extensions completed in England since 2015.
The costs per mile for new local transport infrastructure in England can vary significantly based on numerous factors, including specific project conditions and requirements, geography, urban density, and land values.
Responsibility for light rail is devolved in England, where each local authority is responsible for the operations and financial sustainability of its network. This includes for upgrades and any potential extensions to existing systems.
The Government recognises that mass transit systems, including light rail, are among the most complex of local transport interventions, which is why an independent Mass Transit Taskforce has been established to help city regions deliver mass transit schemes faster, at lower cost, and with greater confidence.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of tram network extensions in (a) Manchester, (b) Nottingham and (c) Sheffield on levels of employment.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of tram network extensions in (a) Manchester, (b) Nottingham and (c) Sheffield on levels of employment.
Responsibility for light rail is devolved in England, where each local authority owns and is responsible for the operations and financial sustainability of its own network. This includes any potential extensions to existing systems.
As such, local authorities are best placed to identify possible opportunities and the potential benefits of such schemes.
The Government recognises that mass transit systems, including trams, are among the most complex of local transport interventions, which is why an independent Mass Transit Taskforce has been established to help city regions deliver mass transit schemes faster, at lower cost, and with greater confidence.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the timeline for completing the East Birmingham tram extension from Digbeth through Birmingham Heartlands Hospital and Tile Cross to Birmingham International Airport, the NEC and Arden Cross.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the timeline for completing the East Birmingham tram extension from Digbeth through Birmingham Heartlands Hospital and Tile Cross to Birmingham International Airport, the NEC and Arden Cross.
Funding for local transport in the West Midlands is largely devolved. The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has been allocated £2.4bn of Transport for City Regions funding up to 2031/32, with decisions on how this funding is allocated taken by the Mayor in line with local transport priorities. Responsibility for the development and delivery of the Birmingham Eastside Extension scheme rests with WMCA.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to include funding for the East Birmingham tram extension to Birmingham Airport in the next spending review.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to include funding for the East Birmingham tram extension to Birmingham Airport in the next spending review.
The Birmingham Eastside Extension, is being delivered by West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA). Funding for local transport in the West Midlands is largely devolved, and WMCA has been allocated £2.4bn of Transport for City Regions funding up to 2031/32, with decisions on how this funding is allocated taken by the Mayor in line with local transport priorities. Decisions on funding at future Spending Reviews will be taken in the usual way.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what is the projected cost-benefit ratio of completing the East Birmingham tram extension.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what is the projected cost-benefit ratio of completing the East Birmingham tram extension.
The East Birmingham extension is being developed by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) as part of its devolved transport programme. WMCA is responsible for developing the business case for the scheme, including its economic appraisal and assessment of costs and benefits.
WMCA has been allocated £2.4 billion of devolved Transport for City Regions (TCR) funding up to 2031/32. This settlement enables WMCA and the Mayor to determine how funding is allocated across local transport priorities.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the current status of tram route designs between Digbeth and Birmingham International Airport.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the current status of tram route designs between Digbeth and Birmingham International Airport.
West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is responsible for developing plans for extensions to the Birmingham Metro network. The Department continues to work with WMCA to support their mass transit ambitions and looks forward to receiving further details on their plans for connecting Digbeth to Birmingham International Airport in due course.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, will the next spending review include provision for completing the East Birmingham tram extension.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, will the next spending review include provision for completing the East Birmingham tram extension.
The Birmingham Eastside Extension, is being delivered by West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA). Funding for local transport in the West Midlands is largely devolved, and WMCA has been allocated £2.4bn of Transport for City Regions funding up to 2031/32, with decisions on how this funding is allocated taken by the Mayor in line with local transport priorities. Decisions on funding at future Spending Reviews will be taken in the usual way.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the Government plans to allocate funding to complete Birmingham tram routes that received partial funding in the 2025 Spending Review.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the Government plans to allocate funding to complete Birmingham tram routes that received partial funding in the 2025 Spending Review.
Extensions to the Birmingham Metro are being delivered by West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA). Funding for local transport in the West Midlands is largely devolved, and WMCA has been allocated £2.4bn of Transport for City Regions funding up to 2031/32, with decisions on how this funding is allocated taken by the Mayor in line with local transport priorities. Decisions on funding at future Spending Reviews will be taken in the usual way.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the status is of tram route designs between Digbeth and Birmingham International Airport.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the status is of tram route designs between Digbeth and Birmingham International Airport.
West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has been allocated £2.4 billion of Transport for City Regions (TCR) funding for the period up until 2031/32. This funding settlement is devolved, therefore WMCA will determine how this funding is allocated across the city region in line with their local transport priorities.
The Department continue to work with WMCA to support their mass transit ambitions. Officials look forward to receiving further details from WMCA on their design plans for connecting Digbeth to Birmingham International Airport in due course.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what her planned timetable is for completion of the East Birmingham tram extension from Digbeth through Birmingham Heartlands Hospital and Tile Cross to Birmingham International Airport, the NEC and Arden Cross.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what her planned timetable is for completion of the East Birmingham tram extension from Digbeth through Birmingham Heartlands Hospital and Tile Cross to Birmingham International Airport, the NEC and Arden Cross.
West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has been allocated £2.4 billion of Transport for City Regions (TCR) funding for the period up until 2031/32. This funding settlement is devolved, therefore WMCA will determine how this funding is allocated across the city region in line with their local transport priorities.
Officials continue to work closely with WMCA as they develop their plans to deliver the East Birmingham extension and look forward to supporting the delivery of the project.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what her planned timetable is for completion of the East Birmingham tram extension from Digbeth through Birmingham Heartlands Hospital and Tile Cross to Birmingham International Airport, the NEC and Arden Cross.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what her planned timetable is for completion of the East Birmingham tram extension from Digbeth through Birmingham Heartlands Hospital and Tile Cross to Birmingham International Airport, the NEC and Arden Cross.
It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the status is of tram route designs between Digbeth and Birmingham International Airport.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the status is of tram route designs between Digbeth and Birmingham International Airport.
It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to allocate funding for the East Birmingham tram extension to Birmingham Airport in the next spending review.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to allocate funding for the East Birmingham tram extension to Birmingham Airport in the next spending review.
It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the projected cost-benefit ratio is of completing the East Birmingham tram extension.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the projected cost-benefit ratio is of completing the East Birmingham tram extension.
It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment has been made of the cultural and historical importance of Blackpool’s heritage trams as a nationally significant example of working transport heritage.
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment has been made of the cultural and historical importance of Blackpool’s heritage trams as a nationally significant example of working transport heritage.
Blackpool’s tramway, which opened in 1885, was the first permanent electric tramway in the UK. They are an important living link to the UK’s rich industrial heritage and one of the elements that makes Blackpool a jewel in the crown of England's visitor economy in the North West.
There has been no formal assessment of the cultural and historical importance of the trams.
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the national heritage significance of Blackpool’s heritage tram fleet.
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the national heritage significance of Blackpool’s heritage tram fleet.
Blackpool’s tramway, which opened in 1885, was the first permanent electric tramway in the UK. They are an important living link to the UK’s rich industrial heritage and one of the elements that makes Blackpool a jewel in the crown of England's visitor economy in the North West.
There has been no formal assessment of the cultural and historical importance of the trams.