Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 2238

Rapid Transit Systems

Tabled: 30 July 2024
Answered: 3 September 2024
Named Day

Question

Mr Clive Betts

LabourSheffield South East

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the tram train pilot between Sheffield and Rotherham, how many similar schemes (a) have been developed, (b) are under construction and (c) are being planned.

Answer

Simon Lightwood
There are currently no other tram-train examples in England. The Department is currently working with Greater Manchester Combined Authority as they develop their business case for their “Pathfinder” project in the North East Quadrant of Greater Manchester...

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