West Coast Main Line

About this written question

A written question asks a government minister for information in writing. Parliament publishes the question and any answer.

Answering body

Department for Transport

Tabled

1 Nov 2024

Target answer date

5 Nov 2024

Answer

11 Nov 2024 · 10 calendar days after tabling

Elapsed calendar days describe the record timeline, not whether Parliament considers an answer on time.

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Recorded timeline

1. 1 Nov 2024

   Question tabled

   To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to paragraph 3.19 of the Autumn Budget 2024, published on 30 October 2024, HC 295, when she plans to publish further information on her plan to increase capacity on the West Coast main line.

2. 5 Nov 2024

   Target answer date

   Date supplied by the official written-questions record.

3. 11 Nov 2024

   Answer published

   The delivery of High Speed Two (HS2) is expected to nearly double seat capacity between London and Birmingham, which is the most congested section of the West Coast Main Line. We are taking into consideration the recent proposal from the Mayors of Greater...

Official data retrieved 27 Sept 2026.