Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 10806

Railways: Electrification

Tabled: 23 October 2024
Answered: 1 November 2024

Question

Dr Kieran Mullan

ConservativeBexhill and Battle

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to increase the speed of rail electrification.

Answer

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