Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 90401

Railways: Essex

Tabled: 12 November 2025

Answered: 21 November 2025

Question

Mr Richard Holden

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 11 November 2025 to Question 87426 on Railways: Essex, what estimate her Department has made of the capital cost of electrifying the branch between London Gateway and Thames Haven Junc

Answer

Keir Mather

As per the answer of 11th November, initial assessments indicate that electrifying the branch between London Gateway and Thames Haven Junction would improve the efficiency and reliability of rail freight while reducing emissions. We will continue to work ...

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