Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 59262

Railways: Midlands

Tabled: 11 June 2025
Answered: 16 June 2025
Named Day

Question

Laurence Turner

LabourBirmingham Northfield

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to paragraph 5.83 of the Spending Review 2025, published on 11 June 2025, how much funding has been allocated to progress the next stage of Midlands Rail Hub West.

Answer

Simon Lightwood
The Chancellor confirmed Midlands Rail Hub is a priority for the Government and £123m has been committed for the next phase of the Programme.