Rail Services Yorkshire 2022-02-03
2022-02-03
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Q1
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The MP is concerned about the lack of investment and improvement in local rail services in his constituency, which affects daily commutes and economic development.
What steps he is taking to improve local rail services in Yorkshire. Rail passengers in Leeds are benefiting from a recent £161 million investment, but there is a need for further improvements across the region.
The Government are committed to improving rail services across the north of England with a £96 billion investment plan over 30 years, including recent £161 million investment at Leeds station.
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Specific steps or timeline for Yorkshire improvements was not detailed
Under Review
Ambitious Plan
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Q2
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The MP highlights a levelling-up bid for the single-track rail line connecting Huddersfield, Penistone, and Sheffield, which is crucial for local connectivity but currently lacks significant investment.
Will the Minister continue to work with us so that we can get investment in this single-track line leading to real positivity for local connectivity? The integrated rail plan invests in the trans-Pennine route through Slaithwaite and Marsden, while another important line from Huddersfield to Sheffield remains underfunded.
The integrated rail plan confirms Government will continue investing in smaller rail enhancements across the north and midlands alongside major projects like trans-Pennine route upgrade, HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail. Meeting to discuss further can be arranged on a future visit.
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Specific investment for single-track line not confirmed
Work With
Discuss
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Q3
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The original plan suggested that electric trains would be arriving at Sheffield via the electrified Midland Main Line by now, but there is uncertainty about the actual timeline.
According to the original plans, trains should now be arriving in Sheffield on the electrified Midland Main Line. When will the first electric trains actually arrive?
Delighted to confirm shovels are already in the ground on Midland Main Line electrification, with works visited by Secretary of State before Christmas. As part of £96 billion integrated rail plan, benefits will be delivered sooner than anticipated.
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Specific date for electric train arrival not provided
Sooner Than Expected
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