Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 5558

East Coast Main Line

Tabled: 12 September 2024
Answered: 11 October 2024

Question

Martin Vickers

ConservativeBrigg and Immingham

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make (a) an estimate of the proportion of London and North Eastern Railway services with limited stops that operate with under 65% seat occupancy and (b) a comparative assessment of the potential me

Answer

Simon Lightwood
The Department continues to work with the rail industry to ensure the design of timetable meets stakeholders needs and makes effective use of infrastructure. If an Open Access operator wishes to compete with a contracted operator, such as LNER, it is free...

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