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Great Western Railway: West Dorset

Commons · Question 44333 · Tabled 4 Apr 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 11 Apr 2025

Question

Asked by Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will hold discussions with Great Western Railway on improving seat availability on services in West Dorset constituency.

Answer

Answered by Simon Lightwood, 11 Apr 2025

Department officials have regular discussions with Great Western Railway (GWR) about the provision of capacity across its network, including in the West Dorset constituency. Additional capacity was added in May 2023 to ensure trains run consistently once ...