Railways: Finance
Lords · Question HL9848 · Tabled 23 Jul 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 28 Jul 2025
Question
Asked by Lord Roberts of Llandudno
To ask His Majesty's Government how they intend to spend the £445 million of funding allocated to the country’s rail infrastructure needs; and whether they will dedicate any of this funding to the electrification of the Crewe to Holyhead railway line.
Answer
Answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, 28 Jul 2025
The Spending Review and the 10-year Infrastructure Strategy recognises Wales’ long-term infrastructure needs and will deliver at least £445 million of rail enhancements to realise them. The detail of how this investment is to be realised will be determine...