Oral Question·Department for Transport
“What steps she is taking to improve rail services in Bolton North East constituency.”
Tabled: 22 October 2026Answered: 29 October 2026
Asked by
Kirith Entwistle
Labour — Bolton North East
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Transport
Answer from Hansard
The Secretary of State for Transport (Heidi Alexander)
We are investing in the rail network in the Greater Manchester area, including the Bolton-Manchester line and services to Blackburn. These investments will improve reliability, which, combined with our funding for longer trains with more seats, will substantially boost capacity. We are also investing in key stations, including crucial upgrades at Salford and Manchester Victoria.