Inter-city Rail Links 2022-06-30
2022-06-30
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Q1
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Context
The question addresses the expansion of inter-city rail connections, focusing on improving connectivity to support economic growth.
What steps he is taking to expand inter-city rail links between London and the nations and regions of the UK.
The Department is levelling up rail links and growing the economy through near-term investment in additional inter-city services and longer-term investments such as High Speed 2 and the integrated rail plan.
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Assessment & feedback
Specific steps and timelines for expanding inter-city rail connections between London and other parts of the UK were not provided.
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Q2
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The first direct rail connection from Middlesbrough to London's King's Cross station was welcomed in December, which has boosted connectivity between Teesside and the capital. The question focuses on extending this railway service to further enhance economic potential.
In December, we welcomed the first direct rail connection from Middlesbrough to King's Cross for 31 years, helping to boost connectivity between Teesside and London. Will the Minister consider asking his officials to help us build a business case for extending the service through to Redcar Central, which would further unlock the potential across Teesside and connect the UK's largest freeport with our capital city?
Redcar is a fantastic part of the country, and my hon. Friend is a valued, consistent and doughty champion of his constituency. I understand that Redcar station is to receive a £6 million refurbishment, thanks to his hard work. As his hard work continues to prevail and Redcar continues to thrive, I am sure that LNER will consider extending its service to this vital northern town, which, as he says, is home to the UK's largest freeport.
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Assessment & feedback
The specific request to build a business case for extending railway services was not addressed. Instead, emphasis was placed on praising the constituency and noting an upcoming station refurbishment.
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