Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN HL1694
West of England Line
Tabled: 6 July 2026
Answered: 15 July 2026
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they intend to electrify the mainline railway between Salisbury and Exeter; and if so, when.
Answer
The Government has not yet taken a decision on electrifying the railway between Salisbury and Exeter, and no timescale has been set for this. We are developing a long-term rolling stock and infrastructure strategy, for the first time in over 30 years, whi...
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