PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
(2 September 2025)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make it her policy to start building a third track between York and Skelton Junction during this Parliament.
Asked by:
Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat)
Asked by:
Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat)
Answer
The Department has worked extensively with Network Rail and stakeholders on development and design of a scheme to deliver a third line between York North Throat and Skelton Junction. As the broader strategic benefits of the project would only be realised as part of a wider package of investment on the East Coast Main Line, the decision was taken at the Spending Review to pause the project until a long-term strategy for the route can be developed further. The scheme will remain under review to ensure it can be delivered in the most effective way as part of a holistic strategy of investment.
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