Oral QuestionDepartment for Transport

What steps she is taking to improve rail connectivity.

Tabled: 13 November 2025Answered: 20 November 2025

Asked by

Lorraine Beavers

LabourBlackpool North and Fleetwood

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Transport

Answer from Hansard

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Lilian Greenwood)

We are committed to providing a rail network that delivers reliable connections for people and unlocks growth across the country. In addition to building High Speed 2, we are providing £10.2 billion over the spending review period to enhance the railway, reducing congestion and travel times, and connecting more people to work, education, retail and services.