Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 101845

South Western Railway: Finance

Tabled: 2 January 2026

Answered: 22 January 2026

Question

Mr Richard Holden

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how much of the funding for the infrastructure upgrade programme on South Western Railway has been spent to date.

Answer

Simon Lightwood

The most recent infrastructure upgrade programme for South Western Railway was completed in 2020. The Government keeps future investment requirements under review.