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Northern: Lytham St Annes

Commons · Question 59141 · Tabled 11 Jun 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 17 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Andrew Snowden

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of increasing service frequency and electrification on the Lytham to Preston line on the local (a) economy and (b) environment.

Answer

Answered by Lilian Greenwood, 17 Jun 2025

Fylde Council’s business case found there was some potential to increase frequency. Economic benefits were assessed as part of the study, which also recommended further development of infrastructure options including electrification. It is now for the Loc...