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Rail Services: North of England

Thursday 12 March 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Chris Clarkson asked about steps to improve rail services in the north of England.
  • The Minister acknowledged the importance of light rail projects like extending the Metrolink.
  • The Metrolink has been extended to new destinations across Greater Manchester.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Chris Clarkson Lab Manchester South
Transport
Context

MP Chris Clarkson is concerned about national and local rail projects.

Question

What steps his Department is taking to improve rail services in the north of England. I thank the Minister for that answer. Does he agree with me that, in addition to national rail projects, light rail projects such as extending the Metrolink to Middleton and Heywood in my constituency form a vital part of levelling up and increasing capacity?

Answer from The Minister of State for Transport

Under this Government, the Metrolink has been extended to reach new destinations right across Greater Manchester. The most recent extension to the Trafford centre is due to open later this month. While the development of light rail proposals is a matter for the Mayoral combined authority, we will work closely with them. I hope to see the Metrolink extended to my hon. Friend's constituency.

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