North Wales Coast Line: Electrification
Lords · Question HL8494 · Tabled 16 Jun 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 24 Jun 2025
Question
Asked by Lord Roberts of Llandudno
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have any plans to commence the electrification of the Crewe to Holyhead railway line.
Answer
Answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, 24 Jun 2025
The previous government committed to electrification of this line, however no funding was ever made available to begin exploring the costs and benefits of such an enhancement. This government has recognised the lack of investment in Welsh railways and mad...