Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 89744

Railway Stations: North East

Tabled: 11 November 2025
Answered: 18 November 2025

Question

Joe Morris

LabourHexham

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions her Department has had with relevant stakeholders on improving step- free access for train stations in the North East.

Answer

Keir Mather
The Department continues to work closely with Network Rail, train operators and local authorities to improve step-free access at stations across the North East. For example, the Transpennine Route Upgrade will provide step free access at 22 stations. A nu...

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