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Railways: Abbey Wood and Crayford

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of additional Southeastern services directly from Crayford to Abbey Wood.

answeredDepartment for Transport

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Answering body
Department for Transport
Tabled
21 Feb 2025
Target answer date
25 Feb 2025
Answer
28 Feb 2025 · 7 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 21 Feb 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of additional Southeastern services directly from Crayford to Abbey Wood.

  2. 25 Feb 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 28 Feb 2025

    Answer published

    The Department requires all train operators, including Southeastern, to plan services and timetables designed to meet passenger demand while also ensuring value for money for the taxpayer. Timetables are kept under review and, where appropriate, adjusted...

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Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.

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