Written questions

Railway Stations: North East

Commons · Question 71354 · Tabled 29 Aug 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 8 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Matt Vickers

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to ensure that rail stations in the North East meet accessibility standards.

Answer

Answered by Simon Lightwood, 8 Sep 2025

This government is committed to improving the accessibility of Britain’s railway and recognise the social and economic benefits this brings to communities.In the North East, five Access for All projects have been undertaken, four of which are now complete...