Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 81826

West Coast Main Line

Tabled: 14 October 2025
Answered: 22 October 2025

Question

Tim Farron

Liberal DemocratWestmorland and Lonsdale

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to reduce train delays on the West Coast Mainline.

Answer

Simon Lightwood
Improving rail performance is one of this Government’s strategic priorities for transport. We are determined to deliver more punctual and reliable services as well as better value for money for the taxpayer. In response to our challenge to improve perform...

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