Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 32014

Rapid Transit Systems: Economic Situation

Tabled: 21 February 2025

Answered: 27 February 2025

Named Day

Question

Shaun Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the economic contribution of light railways.

Answer

Simon Lightwood

Responsibility for light rail is devolved in England, where each local authority owns and is responsible for the operations and financial sustainability of its system.The economic contribution of each scheme can vary significantly based on numerous factor...

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