Oral Question·Department for Transport
“What recent discussions she has had with stakeholders on improvements to the Calder Valley train line.”
Tabled: 5 February 2026Answered: 12 February 2026
Asked by
Josh Fenton-Glynn
Labour — Calder Valley
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Transport
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Keir Mather)
Good morning, Mr Speaker, and most importantly, I wish you a very happy start to the super league season. Northern Powerhouse Rail will be the biggest transformation in travel in the north of England in a generation. Under NPR, officials will assess options to improve Bradford to Manchester connectivity, including consideration of the Calder Valley line. I know my hon. Friend has been a great advocate for electrification, and the Rail Minister will be keen to work with him on this issue.