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West Coast Main Line

Commons · Question 12279 · Tabled 1 Nov 2024 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 11 Nov 2024

Question

Asked by Charlotte Nichols

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to paragraph 3.19 of the Autumn Budget 2024, published on 30 October 2024, HC 295, when she plans to publish further information on her plan to increase capacity on the West Coast main line.

Answer

Answered by Simon Lightwood, 11 Nov 2024

The delivery of High Speed Two (HS2) is expected to nearly double seat capacity between London and Birmingham, which is the most congested section of the West Coast Main Line. We are taking into consideration the recent proposal from the Mayors of Greater...