PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Railways (18 July 2024)

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department plans to take to (a) improve connectivity between the North and the Midlands, (b) increase capacity on the West Coast Main Line and (c) utilise Crewe as a transport hub.

Asked by:
Connor Naismith (Labour)

Transport is an essential part of our mission to rebuild Britain, and this Government is committed to delivering infrastructure that works for the whole country.

We are currently considering options on future rail infrastructure, including how we best support economic growth in the North and Midlands and tackle issues on the West Coast Main Line.

Answered by:
Lilian Greenwood (Labour)
25 July 2024