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Chiltern Railways

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of capacity on Chiltern Railways services.

answeredDepartment for Transport

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Department for Transport
Tabled
13 Dec 2024
Target answer date
17 Dec 2024
Answer
23 Dec 2024 · 10 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 13 Dec 2024

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of capacity on Chiltern Railways services.

  2. 17 Dec 2024

    Target answer date

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  3. 23 Dec 2024

    Answer published

    The Department continues to work closely with Chiltern Railways to support the delivery of an improved passenger experience. In response to passenger demand and to reduce overcrowding, Chiltern periodically adjusts its timetable. The Department is fully e...

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