Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 95618

Northern Trains: East Durham

Tabled: 1 December 2025

Answered: 9 December 2025

Question

Grahame Morris

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make an assessment of the reliability of Northern's services on the East Durham coastline from (a) Seaham (b) Horden stations.

Answer

Keir Mather

The Department, through the Rail North Partnership, has regular discussions with Northern and stakeholders to assess reliability and potential improvements to train services, including those from Horden and Seaham.