Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 907852

Sunderland Station: Repairs and Maintenance

Tabled: 5 February 2026
Answered: 12 February 2026
Named Day

Question

Lewis Atkinson

LabourSunderland Central

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the performance of Network Rail and Northern Trains in the refurbishment of Sunderland station.

Answer

Keir Mather
Network Rail has apologised for the frustration and inconvenience caused to the people of Sunderland. It has conducted an investigation of the issues raised, and I am aware that Northern is working with the honourable member to improve various aspects of ...

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