Railways: Rural Areas
Commons · Question 51037 · Tabled 8 May 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 15 May 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, 15 May 2025
The government knows that public transport needs to be better integrated in order to improve the experience for passengers, providing access to services and keeping communities connected. We also know that in rural areas, bus services can be a lifeline fo...