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Trams: Construction

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the average cost per mile has been for tram extensions completed in England since 2015.

answeredDepartment for Transport

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Answering body
Department for Transport
Tabled
24 Jun 2026
Target answer date
29 Jun 2026
Answer
6 Jul 2026 · 12 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 24 Jun 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the average cost per mile has been for tram extensions completed in England since 2015.

  2. 29 Jun 2026

    Target answer date

    Date supplied by the official written-questions record.

  3. 6 Jul 2026

    Answer published

    The costs per mile for new local transport infrastructure in England can vary significantly based on numerous factors, including specific project conditions and requirements, geography, urban density, and land values. Responsibility for light rail is devo...

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Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.

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