Context
Over the past decade, there has been uncertainty in the rail sector affecting proposals like the Swindon to Oxford railway line.
Question
What steps are you taking to support the proposed railway line between Swindon and Oxford? Over the past decade, we have seen uncertainty in the rail sector. Will the Minister please reassure me that she will be taking decisions differently, to focus on delivery, especially on links such as Swindon to Oxford?
Answer from The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Lilian Greenwood)
Great Western Railway is currently operating a trial of direct Saturday services between Bristol Temple Meads and Oxford that call at Swindon. Officials are working with Great Western Railway to explore the feasibility of expanding the current Saturday trial of services between Bristol and Oxford to other days of the week. My hon. Friend will know of the ministerial team’s commitment to Swindon. We are committed to delivering a unified and simplified rail system that focuses on improved services for passengers and better value for taxpayers. We are actively exploring the feasibility of the proposal.
Not addressed: The Minister did not provide specific steps or timeline for supporting the proposed railway line between Swindon and Oxford, focusing instead on general commitments to improve rail services.
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