Rail Service Frequency 2020-07-02
2020-07-02
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The MP questions the government's commitment to ensuring reliable rail services post-COVID.
Given that the Prime Minister supports buses, I support trains. The Government is investing £48 billion into railways for an upgrade since Victorian times. Will my hon. Friend assure me this funding will ensure communities across all parts of the country have access to reliable, punctual rail services?
The Government is investing £48 billion in railways from 2019 to 2024, excluding HS2. The intention is to deliver a reliable rail service that helps to level up the country.
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