Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 14825

Railway Network: Finance

Tabled: 1 July 2026
Answered: 10 July 2026

Question

Jim Shannon

Democratic Unionist PartyStrangford

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what funding she has allocated to maintain and modernise rail infrastructure.

Answer

Simon Lightwood
The 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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