PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Northern (18 July 2019)
Question Asked
Asked by:
Esther McVey (Conservative)
Answer
TransPennine Express provides an hourly service between these cities which will soon be operated by brand new 125mph-capable intercity bi-mode trains.
There is no requirement in the current Northern franchise agreement for Northern to run direct services from Liverpool to Newcastle.
Answered by:
Andrew Jones (Conservative)
24 July 2019
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