Written questions

Railways: York

Commons · Question 74561 · Tabled 2 Sep 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 8 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Tom Gordon

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make it her policy to start building a third track between York and Skelton Junction during this Parliament.

Answer

Answered by Simon Lightwood, 8 Sep 2025

The Department has worked extensively with Network Rail and stakeholders on development and design of a scheme to deliver a third line between York North Throat and Skelton Junction. As the broader strategic benefits of the project would only be realised ...