Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 126912
Railways: West Midlands
Tabled: 13 April 2026
Answered: 16 April 2026
Named DayQuestion
Laurence Turner
Labour — Birmingham Northfield
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if her Department has assessed the potential merits of constructing (a) the Bordesley Chord West (b) the Bordesley Chord East at the same time.
Answer
Simon LightwoodNetwork Rail awarded a contract for detailed design for the Western phase of Midlands Rail Hub (including both Bordesley Chords) in December 2025. Progressing to delivery is subject to securing necessary consents and a final investment decision, which wil...
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