Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 49254

West Coast Main Line

Tabled: 29 April 2025
Answered: 8 May 2025

Question

Mr Paul Kohler

Liberal DemocratWimbledon

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to help increase the capacity of the West Coast Mainline between Crewe and Manchester.

Answer

Simon Lightwood
This Government is committed to improving rail connectivity across the North and working with local leaders, as set out in our manifesto. While we will not reverse the decision to cancel Phase 2 of HS2, we recognise concerns about connectivity between Bir...

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