Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 92762
Railways: East of England
Tabled: 19 November 2025
Answered: 1 December 2025
Question
Charlotte Cane
Liberal Democrat — Ely and East Cambridgeshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has had discussions with the ports sector on the potential merits of progressing the Ely Area Capacity Enhancement Scheme.
Answer
Keir MatherWe are focused on prioritising the schemes that will make the greatest difference for passengers and support economic growth as quickly as possible. The previous government had committed to a number of projects that were unfunded, including the Ely Area Capacity Enhancement scheme.
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