Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 14825
Railway Network: Finance
Tabled: 1 July 2026
Answered: 10 July 2026
Question
Jim Shannon
Democratic Unionist Party — Strangford
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what funding she has allocated to maintain and modernise rail infrastructure.
Answer
Simon LightwoodThe recent Spending Review confirmed £10.2billion for rail infrastructure enhancements over the next four years. Network Rail’s funding for the operation, maintenance and renewal of the network from 2024 to 2029 was set at £44.1 billion, excluding enhance...
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