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...