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Commons · Question 29728 · Tabled 6 Feb 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 14 Feb 2025

Question

Asked by Charlotte Cane

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to increase railway capacity.

Answer

Answered by Simon Lightwood, 14 Feb 2025

The department requires its operators to plan services and rail timetables that are designed to meet expected passenger demand. These should be resilient and provide value for money for the taxpayer. Timetables are kept under review and, where appropriate...