Written questions

South Western Railway

Commons · Question 45406 · Tabled 8 Apr 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 28 Apr 2025

Question

Asked by Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of multi-year funding settlements on (a) service improvements and (b) long-term planning by South Western Railway.

Answer

Answered by Simon Lightwood, 28 Apr 2025

The Government is committed to delivering a unified and simplified governance structure for the railways, alongside passenger train services under public ownership. This will provide improved services for passengers, better value for money for taxpayers a...