Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 111447

Railways: Repairs and Maintenance

Tabled: 6 February 2026

Answered: 16 February 2026

Question

Mr Richard Holden

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 22 January 2026 to Question 105288 on Railways: Repairs and Maintenance, what criteria is used to determine which rail infrastructure schemes are included in the Department’s longer-te

Answer

Simon Lightwood

This government believes in the importance of rail investment to support economic growth and bring connections to people all across the country. The type and level of investment is determined by the needs of passengers, rail users and the network, while d...

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