Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 109969

Railways: Newcastle upon Tyne

Tabled: 2 February 2026

Answered: 6 February 2026

Named Day

Question

Mr Gregory Campbell

Democratic Unionist Party — East Londonderry

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when she expects a decision from the Office of Road and Rail on the prospect of approving a Newcastle to Brighton rail link.

Answer

Keir Mather

Grand Central submitted an application to the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) on 19 December 2025 for rights to operate Open Access rail services between Newcastle and Brighton. The application has not been agreed by the infrastructure manager, Network Rail...

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