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Rail Connectivity: Burnley

Thursday 30 January 2020 · 2 questions

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Key points

  • Work is nearing completion to assess the potential role of a reopened Skipton to Colne rail line to deliver real benefits for passengers in east Lancashire, freight users and the local economy.
  • The reopening of the Todmorden curve in 2015 had a hugely positive impact on the constituency, providing a direct train service to Manchester once an hour.
  • The Department is willing to meet with the hon. Friend to discuss ways to support rail connectivity improvements in Burnley.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Antony Higginbotham Con Eastleigh
Transport
Context

Inquires about steps to improve rail connectivity in Burnley constituency.

Question

What steps is he taking to improve rail connectivity in Burnley constituency?

Answer from Chris Heaton-Harris

Work is nearing completion to assess the potential role of a reopened Skipton to Colne rail line to deliver real benefits for passengers in east Lancashire, freight users and the local economy. That is to name but one scheme.

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Q2 Antony Higginbotham Con Eastleigh
Transport
Context

Acknowledges the reopening of the Todmorden curve in 2015 and its positive impact on his constituency, seeking support to increase frequency of the direct train service from Burnley to Manchester.

Question

I thank my hon. Friend for that answer and for yesterday's announcement on Northern rail. The reopening of the Todmorden curve in 2015 had a hugely positive impact on my constituency, providing a direct train service to Manchester once an hour. What support can his Department give me as I look at a business case to increase the frequency of that service?

Answer from Chris Heaton-Harris

I thank my hon. Friend for his question. He is already proving that he is going to be a strong voice for Burnley in this place, making sure that Burnley will always be heard. The best thing is probably for he and I to meet in the short-term, because there are plenty of ways in which we can help develop transport for Burnley.

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