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Mid-cheshire Line: Northwich and Manchester

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the barriers are to delivering a half hourly service on the Mid Cheshire line between Northwich and Manchester.

answeredDepartment for Transport

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Answering body
Department for Transport
Tabled
6 Dec 2024
Target answer date
10 Dec 2024
Answer
16 Dec 2024 · 10 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 6 Dec 2024

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the barriers are to delivering a half hourly service on the Mid Cheshire line between Northwich and Manchester.

  2. 10 Dec 2024

    Target answer date

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  3. 16 Dec 2024

    Answer published

    I am aware of the aspiration for increased services on the Mid-Cheshire Line, and we will continue to discuss how additional services might be provided, with stakeholders including Transport for Greater Manchester and local MPs. Any increase in services w...

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Official data retrieved 27 Sept 2026.

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