Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 10460

Railways: Electrification

Tabled: 22 October 2024
Answered: 30 October 2024

Question

Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

Labour — Slough

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of introducing a programme of railway electrification.

Answer

Lilian Greenwood
The Government expects electrification to play an important role in our programme to achieve our Net Zero 2050 target, tackle air pollution, and improve the passenger experience.