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Railways: Wythall

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to improve the (a) frequency and (b) reliability of rail services between Wythall and Birmingham.

answeredDepartment for Transport

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Answering body
Department for Transport
Tabled
12 Dec 2024
Target answer date
16 Dec 2024
Answer
19 Dec 2024 · 7 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 12 Dec 2024

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to improve the (a) frequency and (b) reliability of rail services between Wythall and Birmingham.

  2. 16 Dec 2024

    Target answer date

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  3. 19 Dec 2024

    Answer published

    The Department works with West Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE) to ensure that West Midlands Trains (WMT) are focused on tackling the issues of frequency and reliability of all services, including between Wythall and Birmingham. Initiatives includes improvi...

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Official data retrieved 27 Sept 2026.

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