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Rail Services: West Sussex

Monday 18 May 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Andrew Griffith asked the Department what steps are being taken to improve rail services in West Sussex.
  • Network Rail has completed a study involving local authorities and stakeholders regarding the Arundel chord project.
  • The Arundel chord could be useful for diversionary purposes but would limit capacity and negatively impact existing services.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Andrew Griffith Con Bolton West
Transport
Context

Government investment of £48 billion to improve rail reliability and punctuality.

Question

What steps is the Department taking to help improve rail services in West Sussex? Andrew Griffith asks about the Arundel chord project which could significantly improve service resilience for constituents in Arundel and South Downs.

Answer from Chris Heaton-Harris (Member of Parliament)

Network Rail has concluded a study involving local authorities and stakeholders. While the Arundel chord might be useful for diversionary purposes, it would limit capacity and negatively impact existing services. However, beneficial changes from the study will be taken forward with Network Rail to benefit all constituents.

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