Oral QuestionDepartment for Transport

Whether she plans to increase rail capacity on the Brighton Main Line.

Tabled: 8 May 2025Answered: 15 May 2025

Asked by

Peter Lamb

LabourCrawley

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Transport

Answer from Hansard

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

Officials in my Department are in regular discussions with Network Rail and train operators on opportunities to improve services across the Brighton main line, taking account of changes to commuter travel since the pandemic. Decisions about the Department’s capital portfolio will be announced after completion of the 2025 spending review, ensuring that every penny spent supports our missions and our plan for growth.