Connecting Towns to the Rail Network 2020-09-17
2020-09-17
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Q1
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The MP is inquiring about steps to expand railway connectivity.
What steps his Department is taking to connect more towns to the railway network.
The Government have pledged £500 million to start reopening lines and stations to reconnect smaller communities that no longer have a station.
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Q2
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The MP is inquiring about improving rail services to Bolton.
Is it not about time that Londoners had a direct train line into Bolton?
Improving services to the north-west of England, including Bolton, while balancing the capacity and performance impacts on passengers, remains under constant review.
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Specific actions or timelines for improving railway services between London and Bolton.
Under Constant Review
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