Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 27943

West of England Line: Electrification

Tabled: 31 January 2025
Answered: 10 February 2025

Question

Edward Morello

Liberal Democrat — West Dorset

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department has taken to support the electrification of the Salisbury to Exeter railway line.

Answer

Lilian Greenwood
Future rail infrastructure investment will be considered as part of the current Spending Review, which will be concluded in June 2025.