Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 45212

East West Rail Line: Passengers

Tabled: 8 April 2025

Answered: 28 April 2025

Question

Blake Stephenson

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an estimate of the potential impact of East West Rail on passenger numbers on Thameslink services (a) from London to Bedford, (b) from Bedford to London, (c) northbound on the East Coast Main L

Answer

Simon Lightwood

East West Rail Co. will be considering abstraction of passengers from other services as part of the Outline Business Case for East West Rail.