Oral Question·Department for Transport
“How much funding she plans to provide to increase the frequency of trains from stations in Sutton and Cheam constituency.”
Tabled: 19 June 2025Answered: 26 June 2025
Asked by
Luke Taylor
Liberal Democrat — Sutton and Cheam
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Transport
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Simon Lightwood)
Rail services in Sutton and Cheam are supported by requirements on train operators to plan services and timetables to meet current and future passenger demand, ensuring value for money for the taxpayer. Govia Thameslink Railway and South Western Railway are required to work collaboratively with the Department for Transport to develop future plans, and our Department holds them accountable for delivering for passengers.