Question follow-through · 10963

Railways: Internet

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential economic merits of improving internet connectivity on the rail network.

answeredDepartment for Transport

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Department for Transport
Tabled
23 Oct 2024
Target answer date
28 Oct 2024
Answer
30 Oct 2024 · 7 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 23 Oct 2024

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential economic merits of improving internet connectivity on the rail network.

  2. 28 Oct 2024

    Target answer date

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  3. 30 Oct 2024

    Answer published

    I have asked my officials to explore the feasibility of a range of technology options to improve passenger connectivity on the rail network. This will include assessing the economic benefits of improving internet connectivity. The Department is also measu...

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Official data retrieved 27 Sept 2026.

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