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Electrification of the Hull to Selby railway line

P002691 - 20 October 2021

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At a Glance

This petition concerning electrification of the hull to selby railway line was presented to Parliament once by 1 MP.

Issue Summary

The petition highlights poor rail links and low train service reliability between Hull and other major cities in the north of England, suggesting that road travel is quicker than rail. It argues for better rail infrastructure to support economic development and sustainability.

Action Requested

The House of Commons urges the Government to prioritise the rail electrification of the Hull-Selby line and the upgrading of the railway line between Sheffield and Hull via Goole in the forthcoming Integrated Rail Plan.

Key Facts

  • Train service reliability is 60% or lower.
  • It is quicker to travel by road than by rail from Leeds to Hull.
  • Electrifying the Leeds-to-Hull route via Selby will bring 1.7 million more people and 49,000 more businesses within two hours of Hull.
  • The petition has gathered over 433 signatures.

Presentation Timeline

MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.

Presented
20 October 2021
Emma Hardy Lab
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice
Rail links to Hull are among the poorest in the north of England, with train service reliability of 60% or lower. Currently, on average it is quicker to travel between Leeds and Hull by road than it is by rail. Electrifying the Leeds-to-Hull route via Selby and significantly upgrading the railway line between Sheffield and Hull via Goole will mean that cleaner, faster and more reliable trains can run in and out of Hull and bring 1.7 million more people and 49,000 more businesses within two hours of Hull. I would like to note the work that my fellow Hull MPs are doing on this issue— including my right hon. Friend the Member for Kingston upon Hull North (Dame Diana Johnson) and my hon. Friend the Member for Kingston upon Hull East (Karl Turner)—and the work that they have put into lobbying the Government, along with thanking the leader of Hull City Council and the East Riding of Yorkshire Council leader Jonathan Owen for their commitment to this issue. I further note the online petition, which has so far gathered over 433 signatures. The petition states:
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