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 GreenwoodThe 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.