Net Zero Strategy Rail Electrification 2022-03-17
2022-03-17
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Q1
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The MP seeks to understand the government's assessment of accelerating transport decarbonisation.
What assessment has been made of the potential merits and UK capability for accelerating the decarbonisation of transport?
Our transport decarbonisation plan sets out how we will decarbonise the transport sector by 2050. Electrification will play an important role in decarbonising all modes. Over 1,221 track miles of electrification have been delivered since 2010, compared to 63 under the previous government, and we continue to expand the electrified rail network.
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Q2
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The MP seeks a commitment for the electrification of the Shrewsbury to Wolverhampton line.
We are in negotiations about upgrades and new investments on the Shrewsbury to Wolverhampton line. Will you commit to looking at it with a view to electrifying as soon as possible?
I can certainly give that commitment. My hon. Friend has met with the Rail Minister and will do so again. Midlands Connect is developing a business case for journey time improvements, assessing enhancements required, timescales for delivery and costs and benefits of the scheme.
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Q3
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The MP is concerned about the impact of increasing transport costs on basic foodstuffs and day-to-day living expenses.
Given the huge impact increasing transport costs are having, does the Minister accept the Road Haulage Association's estimate of an 18% increase in members' running costs? Is that another cost falling disproportionately on the poor?
The decarbonisation of transport will bring benefits to our economy, society and environment. This is set out in our transport decarbonisation plan.
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The impact of increasing transport costs on poverty was not addressed.
The Decarbonisation Efforts Are Expected To Bring Benefits But No Specific Measures Were Mentioned For Mitigating The Cost Impacts On Poor.
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