Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 120693
Railways: Housing
Tabled: 13 March 2026
Answered: 23 March 2026
Question
David Smith
Labour — North Northumberland
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure that homeowners near railway lines being (a) created and (b) reopened are informed of the potential impact of new electrification or rail infrastructure on the
Answer
Simon LightwoodThe Department for Transport expects Network Rail to proactively and transparently engage with lineside neighbours who live close to major rail infrastructure works. Network Rail’s established consultation and communication procedures require project team...
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