Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 120692

Railways: Housing

Tabled: 13 March 2026
Answered: 23 March 2026

Question

David Smith

LabourNorth Northumberland

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of housing repairs that require contributions from Network Rail before proceeding on financial costs to homeowners.

Answer

Simon Lightwood
Network Rail is responsible for assessing and managing potential impacts that its infrastructure or activities may have on neighbouring properties. Where homeowners believe that damage may be linked to railway operations, assets or work, Network Rail has ...

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