Written questions

Railways: Hampshire

Commons · Question 7742 · Tabled 8 Oct 2024 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 16 Oct 2024

Question

Asked by Dame Caroline Dinenage

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has had discussions with train operating companies on the feasibility of increasing the frequency of train services in South Hampshire.

Answer

Answered by Simon Lightwood, 16 Oct 2024

Department officials work closely with all operators on seeking to increase service levels. The Department needs to balance demand with taxpayer money when approving additional service levels across the country.