Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 42700

Railways: North of England

Tabled: 31 March 2025

Answered: 8 April 2025

Question

Mrs Elsie Blundell

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the deliverability of the Northern Powerhouse Rail project.

Answer

Lilian Greenwood

As announced in the Autumn 2024 Budget, we are maintaining momentum on Northern Powerhouse Rail by progressing planning and design works to support future delivery. This improved rail connectivity in the north is a vital step towards better linking people...

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