Written questions

Railways: Rural Areas

Commons · Question 21813 · Tabled 3 Jan 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 13 Jan 2025

Question

Asked by Charlotte Cane

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to increase access to rail links in rural communities.

Answer

Answered by Simon Lightwood, 13 Jan 2025

Rail has an important role in connecting rural communities as part of the wider transport system. The department requires its train operators to plan services and rail timetables that are designed to meet expected passenger demand. These should be resilie...