Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 2553

Railways: North of England

Tabled: 30 July 2024
Answered: 3 September 2024

Question

Dr Kieran Mullan

ConservativeBexhill and Battle

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress her Department has made on (a) strategic rail projects in the north of England and (b) Northern Powerhouse Rail.

Answer

Lilian Greenwood
We are committed to a long-term approach to infrastructure and investment, taking account of local transport priorities. We will thoroughly review the fiscal position we have inherited before setting out more detailed plans for this in due course.