PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Roads: North of England (5 September 2017)

Question Asked

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress has been made on the trans-Pennine upgrade programme; and what the timetable is for completion.

Asked by:
Jonathan Reynolds (Labour)

Answer

We are currently working with Rail North and Network Rail to develop very significant improvements for rail passengers on the route from 2022. These could be the result of investment in new trains, electrification or other infrastructure work. The options will be costed by December, ahead of a decision next year.


Answered by:
Paul Maynard (Conservative)
12 September 2017

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