Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 102160

Railways: Stoke on Trent

Tabled: 2 January 2026
Answered: 14 January 2026

Question

Adam Jogee

LabourNewcastle-under-Lyme

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will meet the hon. Member for Newcastle-under-Lyme to discuss the potential merits of a direct train connection between Stoke-on-Trent Railway Station and Manchester Airport.

Answer

Keir Mather
West Midland Trains is working with the industry and stakeholders on a proposal to amend its Stafford to Crewe service including a potential extension to Manchester Airport. The introduction of new services will require a business case that demonstrates v...

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