Rail Passenger Numbers 2024-05-16
2024-05-16
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Q1
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The local transport fund of £4.7 billion has been allocated to local authorities in the north and midlands, which may include funding for rail studies.
If he will fund exploratory rail studies on passenger numbers through the local transport fund. The fund empowers local leaders to invest in transport policies that matter most to people in their area, including rail studies.
The local transport fund is a £4.7 billion fund that has been allocated to local authorities in the north and midlands to fund a wide range of transport measures, including rail studies. Guidance will be published shortly to support local leaders in developing their plans, but it will rightly be a local decision.
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Specific commitment to funding exploratory rail studies through the local transport fund was not provided.
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Q2
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The East Riding received £168 million in funding to improve transport, including potholes, bus shelters, and other infrastructure. The reopening of the Hull to York line through Beverley is a long-standing championed initiative.
May I first congratulate my hon. Friend on the award of £168 million to the East Riding to improve transport? Will he confirm that this funding can be used to explore and produce a refined demand model for the Hull to York line through Beverley?
The local transport fund could be used to develop the new rail link between York and Hull via Beverley. It is important to say that it will be for the local transport authority to decide, and I encourage him to continue to engage with it.
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Assessment & feedback
Specific commitment on using the funding to explore demand models was not provided.
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