Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 82991

Railways: Freight

Tabled: 17 October 2025

Answered: 27 October 2025

Question

Mr Richard Holden

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department plans to reintroduce development funding for rail freight enhancement schemes (a) paused and (b) cancelled after the Comprehensive Spending Review 2025.

Answer

Simon Lightwood

No rail schemes were cancelled as a part of Spending Review 2025 but we had to prioritise the schemes that would have the greatest impact in supporting our missions in the shortest period, whilst maintaining an affordable and sustainable enhancements port...

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