Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 59141

Northern Trains: Lytham St Annes

Tabled: 11 June 2025

Answered: 17 June 2025

Named Day

Question

Mr Andrew Snowden

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of increasing service frequency and electrification on the Lytham to Preston line on the local (a) economy and (b) environment.

Answer

Lilian Greenwood

Fylde Council’s business case found there was some potential to increase frequency. Economic benefits were assessed as part of the study, which also recommended further development of infrastructure options including electrification. It is now for the Loc...

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