Written questions

West Coast Main Line: Repairs and Maintenance

Lords · Question HL4347 · Tabled 22 Jan 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 5 Feb 2025

Question

Asked by Lord Wigley

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the West Coast Main Line upgrade between Warrington and Carlisle on services between north Wales and London.

Answer

Answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, 5 Feb 2025

This investment in renewing and upgrading rail infrastructure is critical to meeting current and future needs of communities along the West Coast Main Line. The Department expects operators to minimise the impact of planned engineering works on passengers...