Question follow-through · 904125

Railways

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to improve passenger rail connectivity.

answeredDepartment for Transport

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Department for Transport
Tabled
8 May 2025
Target answer date
15 May 2025
Answer
15 May 2025 · 7 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 8 May 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to improve passenger rail connectivity.

  2. 15 May 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 15 May 2025

    Answer published

    We continue to invest in improving connectivity for passengers on our railways. Major enhancements, such as Transpennine Route Upgrade and East West Rail, will provide new connections for passengers alongside wider investment in improvements that totals a...

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