Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 72094

Railways: River Severn

Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 8 September 2025

Question

David Chadwick

Liberal DemocratBrecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of building a second Severn Tunnel or bridge specifically for rail services.

Answer

Simon Lightwood
The strategic planning functions within Network Rail and Transport for Wales are considering the future capacity requirements of the South Wales Mainline. Their advice will be provided to the Wales Rail Board to inform the prioritisation of the government...

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