Context
The completion of the Croydon bottleneck project is crucial to alleviate congestion on the Brighton main line at Selhurst, enabling more trains in Carshalton and Wallington stations.
Question
Getting more trains into Carshalton and Wallington stations is reliant on completing the Croydon bottleneck project to unblock congestion on the Brighton main line at Selhurst. Network Rail will finish its consultation on the project on Sunday. What assurances can the Minister give me that the Government will back the project and get more trains into Carshalton and Wallington stations?
Answer from Andrew Stephenson
I pay tribute to my hon. Friend for continuing to champion transport improvements in his constituency. My Department is currently considering an outline business case to progress the Croydon bottleneck scheme through our investment pipeline.
Not addressed: The specific commitment or assurance regarding backing the project and getting more trains into Carshalton and Wallington stations.
How: Under Consideration
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